Sarah A. Hassay, 91 of Hollywood, MD died on December 16, 2012 at her home. Born October 4, 1921 in Muhlenburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Silas Gregory and Ellen Jane Moss Gregory.

Sarah married the love of her life, William F. Hassay, on September 29, 1950 at Foundry Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. They celebrated 62 years wonderful years together.

She had many hobbies which included a love of the arts. All of her children learned to play instruments as a result of her encouragement. She enjoyed painting and calligraphy. As a devoted "family maker," she always knew how to bring loved ones together, especially over home-cooked meals.

Her love of travel propelled Sarah and her family on trips all over the world. Vacations in Ireland and sailing in Greece were particular favorites. Throughout her life, she delighted in the beauty of nature and keeping up on current affairs. As a member of several organizations, Sarah is a Past Worthy Matron of the Julia Halla Chapter #107 Order of the Eastern Star. She is a Past Regent and Past Treasurer of Major William Thomas Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She also belonged to The Women's Club of St. Mary's County and was involved with Jobs Daughters Bethel #42 for many years.

In addition to her loving husband, Sarah is survived by her children, William F. Hassay, Jr. of Owings Mills, MD, John R. Hassay (Maryellen) of South Dennis, MA, Michael W. Hassay of St. Leonard, MD and Stephen W. Hassay (Anna) of Hollywood, MD; her grandchildren, Nicholas Hassay (Eva), Jessica Hassay, Zachary Hassay (Holly), Jordan Hassay, Sarah Hassay, Meagan Tkach, Colin Hassay, and Nathan Hassay; her great grandchildren, Gavin Hassay, Logan Hassay, and Santiago Hassay; and her sisters, May E. Gregory of Mulenburg, Pa. and Helen Haskins (Neil) of Rochester, N.Y.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Myron S. Gregory (Kay) of Charlestown, WV.

Family will receive friends for Sarah's Life Celebration on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Reverend John Ball, Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, MD, followed by a service conducted by Julia Halla Chapter #107 O.E.S. and a benediction by Mr. Michael Sirk, Past Master of Thomas J. Shryock Masonic Lodge. Another visitation will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Clarke Piatt Funeral Home, Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621. Interment will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Bloomingdale Cemetery, Luzerne County, PA.

Serving as pallbearers will be William F. Hassay, Jr., John R. Hassay, Michael W. Hassay, Stephen W. Hassay, Nicholas Hassay, Jordan Hassay and Colin Hassay.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Major William Thomas Chapter, NSDAR, to benefit the Good Citizenship Medal Program, C/O Chapter Treasurer Cindy Hartman, 6837 Maxwell Drive, Hughesville, Md., 20637.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.