Laura Nicholas Telegraphis, 90 - Bentleyville PA

(06/07/2010)
Laura Nicholas Telegraphis, 90, of Bentleyville PA, formerly of California, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Bentleyville Personal Care Home.

She was born September 21, 1919, in Widen, W.Va., a daughter of the late George and Verna Harris Nicholas.

Mrs. Telegraphis was a 20-year member of Blainesburg Bible Church, and she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are three sons, Ronald "Buster" Chester (Bonnie) of Ellsworth, Norman "Rev" Chester of Cokeburg and John Telegraphis (Brenda) of Coal Center; two stepsons, James Telegraphis (Ida) of Ellsworth and Anthony Telegraphis of Charleroi; a stepdaughter, Dolores Jean Johnson of Elco; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her first husband, Andrew W. Chester, who died in 1972; her second husband, Anthony Telegraphis, who died in 1981; a son, Andrew J. Chester; a daughter, Norma Hustava; four brothers, Jennings, Kenneth, Ish and John Nicholas; and five sisters, Helen Sebetich, Alice Sebetich, Shirley Nicholas, Nettie Nicholas and Lucy Burgan.

Interment will be in Howe Cemetery, Long Branch.