Yvonne J. Guthrie's Obituary
Yvonne J. Guthrie, age 80, of Lewes, DE, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2009 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1929 in Monessen, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Bonini) Kurtak.
Mrs. Guthrie graduated from Monessen High School, Class of 1947. She maintained a residence in Delaware for the last 28 years and started coming to the beach in 1952. She was employed by the US Government in Washington, DC as a Congressional Secretary for 25 years. She worked for the State Department for two years during the Kennedy Administration.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Guthrie was predeceased by her husband Robert F. Guthrie. She is survived by a step-son, Andrew Guthrie of Arlington, VA; two step-daughters: Priscilla Guthrie of Falls Church, VA and Margaret Guthrie of Berryville, VA; twin step-granddaughters; and her
favorite cat, Jasmin.
All services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested for the DE SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.
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