Grace E. Bast

Grace E. (Messner) Bast, 93, of Williamstown, passed away Friday evening, October 13, 2023 at Providence Place, Pine Grove.

Born in Reinerton, July 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Harry and Annie Workman Messner. She was a 1948 graduate of the former Porter High School.

Grace retired after 35 years of service at Fort Indiantown Gap, where she worked as a computer programmer.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamstown. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bast, 2015, and a brother Frank Messner, 1996.

Surviving are several cousins. Grace is also survived by dear friends, including Randy Russelavage and her caregiver Kevin Perhach.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City. Viewing will be from 10:30-11. Grace will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 141 East Street, Williamstown, PA 17098.

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