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Pifer, Sara Aleen

Pifer, Sara Aleen[1, 2]

Female 1916 - 2021  (104 years)

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  • Name Pifer, Sara Aleen 
    Nickname Sally 
    Birth 15 Apr 1916  Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    Residence 12 Apr 1950  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Death 13 Feb 2021  Midlothian, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 27 Feb 2021  State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Centre Daily Times 
    • Sara Pifer DeVictor Bottorf February 13, 2021 Midlothian, Virginia - Sara Pifer DeVictor Bottorf, age 104, passed away February 13 at the Brandermill Woods Retirement Community in Midlothian, VA. Sara was born April 15, 1916, in Jacksonville, PA, the daughter of Malcolm and Lucille Pifer. Sara married Frederick C. DeVictor, who preceded her in death in 1956. In 1959 she married Harold D. "Hoby" Bottorf, who died in 1985. Survivors include son Richard P. DeVictor and wife Barbara, Leland, NC; son Frederick C. DeVictor Ill and wife Karen, Lawrence, KS; daughter Lucille D. Budlong and husband Michael J. Budlong, Midlothian, VA, a step-son, Dale Bottorf and wife Sherry, Cummings, GA. She was also preceded in death by step-son John Bottorf. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great¬great grandchildren. She was greatly loved by her family, who all enjoyed getting together for her annual birthday celebrations. She cherished the time she spent with her family. Sara was a self-employed hair stylist in Howard, PA and later owned DeVictor's Beauty Salons in Bellefonte and State College, PA. She was an avid square dancer and involved in many church activities. One of her many hobbies was collecting antique buttons, which evolved into a nationally recognized button collection. She entered button exhibits in regional and national button competitions, winning many awards and she judged many button shows. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112. Condolences may be expressed on line at Woody Funeral Home at www.woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com
    Reference Number 12872 
    _FSFTID LTZ7-RZ8 
    _UID D67F1BC2196D451282657DD3D8D57DA919B6 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Abraham Peifer,   b. 3 Jul 1819   d. 10 May 1879
    Maternal Line: Susannah Ziegler,   b. 13 Jan 1806, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 1883, Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Person ID I12872  Family Tree
    Last Modified 21 Nov 2024 

    Father Pifer, Malcolm Richard Sr,   b. 11 Sep 1885, Marion Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Sep 1959, Centre Hall, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Wetzel, Adah Lucille,   b. 26 Jul 1890   d. 19 Jun 1974, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 24 Jun 1914  Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4182  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 DeVictor, Frederick Charles,   b. 31 Aug 1910, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 1956, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 46 years) 
    Marriage 15 Aug 1931  Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. Living
    Family ID F4183  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 21 Nov 2024 

    Family 2 Bottorf, Harold D   d. 1985 
    Marriage 1959 
    Family ID F4477  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 21 Nov 2024