February 20 1932 July 30 2020
Elizabeth’s Obituary Elizabeth Ayre, 88, Clarks Summit, died on July 30th at home. She was the widow of Robert Ayre, Sr. who died in 1993. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Allene Carlson Leonhart. She was a member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, she was the bookkeeper for Miles Auto Parts, McClintock Florist, and Sears Carpet Cleaning. “Liz” was a standout athlete at Falls Overfield High School from where she graduated. She was an avid and accomplished bowler who participated with the Globe All Star Team in the late 1950s. She competed in many state and national events becoming one of the best female bowlers in the region. In later years Liz enjoyed her many trips to Atlantic City with her close friends and monthly trips to Mohegan Sun, bingo, and book club with her friends from Bedford Towers. Liz was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and a loving friend to so many. Despite all of her difficulties, she remained concerned more for others than herself right to the very end. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are a son, Robert Jr. of Nicholson; a daughter Bonnie Margarido and her husband Charles, Tunkhannock; four grandchildren: Robert W. Ayre III, Clarks Summit, Charles R. Margarido and partner Donna Allen, Mehoopany, Laura J. Smerbeck and husband John, State College, and William C. Margarido, Portland, Oregon; two great grandchildren, Christopher Smerbeck and William T. Margarido. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert Leonhart. Special thanks go out to Marlene Hudson for the daily care and companionship provided over the last eight years and through some of her most difficult days. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Liz Ayre February 20 1932 July 30 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Clarks Summit, state: Pennsylvania