Obituary of Elizabeth J. Galusha

North Creek: Elizabeth J. Galusha, 68, of White Water Manor, went steadfast home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at her home. Born May 31, 1942 in Lake Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Lichenauer) Hayes. Elizabeth was a 1960 graduate of Lake Luzerne High School, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad, as well as the basketball team. Following high school she met and married Leonard Ormsby, with who blessed her with two loving children. Elizabeth remained in the Lake Luzerne area, working as a waitress and in food service. She later married her second husband, the love of her life, Gerald Galusha who was affectionately known by Dad, Pops, and Papa by those close to him. He passed on November 7, 2006; the couple’s 30th wedding Anniversary. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mom, grandmother “Mimi”, aunt, sister, daughter-in-law and friend. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and shared of his love with everyone she met. Elizabeth enjoyed living in the mountains, and the changing of seasons; the snow brought the same joy to her as the beauty of spring. Besides her parents and her beloved husband, Gerald, she is predeceased by her sister, Alice Jo. She leaves behind a loving family; her daughter, Amy Fay Galando of Arlington, TX; son Paul Leonard Ormsby and his wife Kelly Ormsby of Ruffsdale, PA; her beloved grandchildren, Heather, Sarah, and Jeffrey Galando, and Paul Jr., Brian, Mandy, Amber, Shane, Katie, Bobby and Morgan Ormsby; stepmother, Catherine Hayes of North Creek; sisters, Doris Guilder, Wanda Jean Hayes and Connie Wood; brothers, Francis Hayes and Carl Hayes and his wife, Ann; along with several nieces and nephews, and extended family members. Friends may call on Elizabeth’s family from 12 to 2 pm, Sunday March 20, 2011 at the White Water Manor Community Center, North Creek. A memorial service to celebrate her life will follow the visitation at 2 pm, Sunday at the Community Center, with Rev. Ronald Allen, Pastor of the Sodom Community Church, officiating. Elizabeth’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her caregiver, Keisha Sprague, as well as other healthcare professionals who provided TLC for her during the past year. She was very appreciative. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book and condolences.