STEWART ELIZABETH MARIE (HERRMANN) MIDGLEY 88, of Venice, Florida, died Thursday, January 30, 2014. Mrs. Stewart was born on October 15, 1925 in Crafton, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Edith (Wendt) Herrmann. She moved to Venice in 1987 coming from Pittsburgh, PA. She was a retired Secretary for the Salem Corp. in Pittsburgh, PA. After retiring, she started a second career for 22 years as YoYo the Clown. She graduated from Crafton High School class of 1943 and attended Duff's Business School. Mrs. Stewart was a member of the Showfolks of Sarasota, Circus Fans of America, John and Mabel Ringling Top 37, Tito Gaona Flying Trapeze Academy, National Rifle Association, Ladies Auxiliary of the Venice Moose Lodge #1308, and the Elks Lodge #2378. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Connolly of Pittsburgh, PA and Barbara Sommer of Bethel Park, PA; brothers, J. Paul Herrmann of Osprey, FL and Fritz Herrmann of Pittsburgh, PA; six grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Services will be private. EWING FUNERAL HOME, Venice, FL, is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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