Thela Love, 72, New Florence, passed away February 28, 2019 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier.  Born September 14, 1946 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (M ^c Dowell) Love.  Also, preceded in death by brothers Glen and James Love; sisteres Marjorie Balgoski; Virginia Love and Louise Luther.  Survived by sister Nancy Cook, Latrobe, along with many loving nieces and nephews.  Thela attended IUP and graduated from WCCC.  She was a former member of IUP's Women's chorus and Ligonier Valley Sweet Adelines.  She enjoyed attending Trinity Presbyterian Church and was an Avon sales representative for many years.

Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 pm Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier Street, where service will be held 2:30 pm Monday.  Pastor Sharon Hamley officiating.  Interment Fairfield Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com