Elisabeth K. LaVorgna

Elisabeth K LaVorgna 89, died peacefully on Saturday morning, November 7, 2020.

Elisabeth (Beth) was born in Landshut Germany on February 11, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Mathias and Karolina Harlander. In 1961 she moved to the United States with her husband, Sergeant Daniel A. LaVorgna, who died January 7, 2015. They made their home in Townsend MA for 29 years before moving to Summerfield Florida.

Beth was a tailor and specialized in making men's suits She also worked for a time at Sterilite Corporation, then moved on to New England Business Service as a proofreader for the company.

Beth loved her flowers, both inside the house and in her gardens. She loved shopping and had many beautiful collections from her Hummel's and dolls to her teacups just to name a few.

She leaves her 4 children, Caroline Griffis of Lunenburg, MA, Daniel M. LaVorgna of Clearwater, FL, Margaret Tapply and her husband, Mark of Leominster, MA, and Elizabeth LaVorgna of Brattleboro, VT. She also leaves four grandchildren: and eight great-grandchildren.

She also leaves her only living sister, Tina Samberger, of Landshut, Germany and nieces Sonja Samberger, of Nurnberg, Germany, Elke Papst, of Tegernheim, Germany and Margaret Covello,of  Irvine CA.

Funeral service will be private, at in the Chapel of the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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