Eleanor C. Stavisky, 88, of Shinglehouse, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, PA after a extended illness.

Born October 12, 1922 in Eagles Mere, PA, she was a daughter of Otto C. and Eva Diltz Crawley. On August 26, 1944 in Lopez, she married William A. Stavisky, who died on May 20, 2007.

Mrs. Stavisky was a graduate of Sonestown High School, class of 1940 and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, class of 1943 receiving a bachelor of science degree in music. In 1943,

Mrs. Stavisky started teaching in Shinglehouse as a music teacher where she taught for many years.

Mrs. Stavisky was a member of the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and longtime choir director. She also was a member of the Mary Martha’s group of the church. She was a member of the Pennsylvania State Educators Association. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and cooking.

Surviving are two sons, William D. (Sheila) Stavisky of Latrobe, PA and Perry, NY and Daniel J. (Mary) Stavisky of Port Allegany; a daughter, Sarah S. (Marty) Fry of Coudersport; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Stavisky was predeceased by four brothers, George Crawley, Clyde Crawley, R. Lee Crawley and John “Jack” Crawley.

Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randall W. Headley, pastor of the Port Allegany United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Shinglehouse United Methodist Church, PO Box 296, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; Oswayo Valley Memorial Library, PO Box 188, Shinglehouse, PA 16748; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.