Sarah Jean Purvis Recio, 71, of Harmony, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at her residence.
She was born July 21, 1951 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Dixon Purvis, Jr. and the late Jean Burchinal Purvis.
Sarah was a 1969 graduate of Butler High School. She worked as a Hospice Nurse for many years. Sarah enjoyed reading and was an avid horsewoman. She was very attached to animals especially her dog Nikos and her cat Keiko. Sarah was a passionate advocate of her causes.
She is survived by three sons, Timothy Recio, Matthew Recio, and Ronald Recio: one daughter,Jennifer Recio Lebedev; one grandson, Alexander Lebedev; one grand-daughter, Natasha Lebedev; three brothers, Joseph D. Purvis III, William W. Purvis, Robert D. Purvis; former husband, Rolando Recio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas W. Purvis.
There will be no public visitation or funeral services. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Memorial Donations may be made to Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center, 103 Bonnie Drive, Butler, PA 16002.
Arrangements are being entrusted to the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.