Deloris R. Housholder, 96, of Daugherty Township, passed away on March 27th, 2025
at the Rochester Manor. She was born in New Sewickley Township on September 2nd, 1928, a daughter of the late Elmer J. and Flora Lutz Pflug. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Richard C. Householder, one granddaughter, Cheryl Strobel, one son-in-law, C. Frank Doyle, one sister, Alma Pflug, and four brothers, Russell, Clayton, Raymond and Merrill Pflug. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet M. Doyle and Elva J. and Wayne Harley and Joy M. and Gale Zahn, seven grandchildren: Douglas and Danielle Harley, Jodi and Bronson Strobel, Jeri and Bryan Yeck, Thomas and Katherine Harley, Gena and Thad Tokar, Mark and Kelley Harley and Aaron Harley; as well as twelve great grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Deloris worked for the former New Brighton Hospital as a Stenographer. Deloris was a homemaker and housewife during most of her adult life who spent a lot of her time working at the family farm. She was a lifetime member of St. John Burry’s Church of New Sewickley Township, where she was a former Sunday school teacher as well as a member of Faith Circle. She also traveled on many mission trips for them.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 1st , from 3-7 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, and on Wednesday, April 2nd at St. John Burry’s Church from 10 a.m. until the time of a service at 11 a.m. Reverend Jim Richwine will officiate. Interment will follow in St. John Burry’s Cemetery. The family wishes for memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, be made to St. John Burry’s Church 1835 Route 68 Rochester, PA 15074. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Rochester Manor and Vitas Hospice for the care and comfort provided to our mother.