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Mary Elizabeth Potter, 90, of West Leechburg, passed away Thursday at the Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of William and Margaret E. (Dean) Helser.
Mary was a member of United Methodist Church and was formerly active with the Methodist Women of the Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, Ford City, where her husband served as pastor.
She enjoyed doing crafts and taking care of her grandchildren, Sarah and Michael.
Surviving are her children: William H. Potter of Tuckerton, N.J.; Robert James (Nancy) Potter of Murrysville; M. Lynn (Barry) Norlander of Freeport; and Thomas E. Potter of West Leechburg; grandchildren: Kerrie Potter, Cortney Potter, Timothy Potter, Michael Potter, Sarah (Joshua) Potter, Allison Norlander, Eric (Emily) Norlander and William and Cindi Potter; and great-grandchildren, Andrew Potter and Nickola Rasmusson.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, The Rev. Dr. Merle I. Potter, whom she married Dec. 19, 1953. He passed away Jan. 1, 2011.
Visitation and services will be private. Interment will take place at Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
Arrangements are by Welch Funeral Service LLC, Ford City.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.welchfh.com.