Constance Jane Chura (Connie), after 79 years of a very blessed and full life, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her children.
She was born in 1942 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to the late William and Margaret (Carson) Ferguson.
Connie graduated from Norwin High School in 1960, then attended nursing school at Allegheny General Hospital graduating with her RN in 1963. She then worked at Allegheny General Hospital as a recovery room nurse.
Connie married Richard J Chura on November 21, 1964 then moved to Indiana in 1973 to raise their family.
Survivors include two children – son Richard J Chura, Jr. of State College and a daughter, Heather Jane (Chura) Marcozzi and husband Edward, of Indiana and two grandchildren, Taylor Jane and Ethan Marcozzi.
Connie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard J Chura, Sr in 2019, her brother Robert William Ferguson, and her parents.
Visitation will take from 3 pm – 8 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Bower-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana, with Pastor Bill Blair officiating.
In Connie’s memory, donations can be made to the Alpha-1 Foundation at www.alpha1.org.
