Isaura (Sara) Irizarry Gonzalez, 85

Boardman ----- A funeral service will be held 1:30pm Tuesday at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell for Isaura (Sara) Irizarry Gonzalez, 85, of Youngstown, who passed from this life into the presence of Christ on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Greenbriar Health Care Center.

Sara was born May 22, 1932 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Margarita Mendez and Isaiah Irizarry. She came with her family from Puerto Rico in 1975 to the Harrisburg, Pa. area.

Sara was known for her hospitality and good cooking. Her family was always at the center of her heart and she enjoyed hosting large family gatherings.

She will be greatly missed by her children, Efrain (Marisol) of Puerto Rico, Hector (Ana Silvia) of Boardman, Heriberto of Youngstown, Adrian (Jenny) of Boardman, Isabel Laboy (Freddie Lopez) of Boardman, Delfin (Lisa) of Boardman, Francisco (Barbara) of Youngstown, Carmen (David) Rivera of Youngstown and Zaida (Juan) Santiago of Boardman; step-children, Victor (Nilda), Eloina, Ruben, Ana Rosa (David)  and Adelina  " Delma " ; sisters, Rosa (Jesus) Rivera of Youngstown, Gloria (Ramon) Gonzalez of Puerto Rico and Luz Maria (Hector) Maldonaldo of Puerto Rico; brother, Adolfo (Lenore) Irizarry of Youngstown; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Isabel Irizarry and Eulalia Velez; brothers, Armando and Angel Irizarry; and step-children, Angel, Ramona, Geraldo and Jose.

The family would like to thank Greenbriar for taking such loving and compassionate care of their mother. They would also like to thank Harbor Light Hospice for their support and guidance during this difficult time.

The Gonzalez family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and will receive family and friends Monday from 4 to 7pm and again on Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30pm at the Funeral Home.

Sara's family would like to invite all attending the funeral service to join them in wearing something pink in honor of their mom's favorite color.