Obituary of Bertha Casado

CASADO – Bertha “Bert”, 88, of Nanty Glo, passed away peacefully Dec 2, 2020, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.   Born October 2, 1932, in Portage, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Billey) Sauger.  She married Manuel Casado, Jr., June 2, 1950.  He preceded her in death on July 29, 2013. She was also preceded in death by son, Ronald; grandson, Timmy; two brothers, Fred and Pete; and sister, Alice. Bertha is survived by her children, Buddy (Kathy) Casado; David (Dorothy) Casado; and Carol (Ed) Fockler; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Casado; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and brother, George. She retired from Joann Dress Factory in Nanty Glo and Ebensburg in 1987 after 29 years. Bertha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved planning bus trips to the casino and playing bingo with her friends at the Jackson Township Senior Center and Nanty Glo Firehall.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nanty Glo. Due to current COVID-19 public health concerns at this time, services are private. Arrangements are in care of Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty Glo. Condolences may be left for the family at: www.askew-houser.com