Helen Miller passed away early Saturday morning July 22, 2023, after a long illness.
She was the youngest of 4 children born to Joseph B. Thorpe and Luella Spencer Thorpe. She attended the Plankroad Schoolhouse, one of the last one room schoolhouses in the area before moving to Greensburg, PA and graduating from Hempfield High School.
She was an avid hunter and loved making stained glass windows and lamps in her spare time. She held many different jobs in her lifetime, but what she was most passionate about was spending time with her family, taking care of her pool, and watching her favorite movie “The Grinch”.
Helen is survived by her loving husband R. Scott Miller; two daughters, Vanessa (Patrick) Sweeney and Maria Linkerhof; two grandsons, Ethan Sweeney, and Aidan Sweeney; two granddaughters, Jordyn (Joshua) Armstrong and Kaitlyn Zuzzio; two great granddaughters, Jaelyn Adkin and Juliana Armstrong; one great grandson, Jaryan Armstrong; two brothers, Dan (Diane) Thorpe and Joseph “Butch” Thorpe; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Luella Thorpe, her sister, Meredith “Mimi” Pizer, her nephew, Patrick “Pete” Wightman, her niece, Bonnie Andersen, and her great nephew, Jeremy “Griz” Andersen.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be announced and held at a later date.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Frederick G. Andreano, 75, of Port Allegany, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday (July 20, 2023) at his residence in Port Allegany.
He was born March 27, 1948 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Gerald Randall and Alice Glace. He was raised by his adopted parents, Frederick G.A. Andreano and Florence VanHorne. On April 11, 1970, in Port Allegany, PA, he married Virginia “Ginger” Rittburg, who survives.
Raymond E. Lowe Jr., 73, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, in the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Warren, Pa on April 9, 1950, the son of the late Raymond E. Lowe M.D. and Helen Knapp Lowe.
Ray was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1968, he then graduated from Marietta College in Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He retired from United Refining and from the Boilermakers Union. After his retirement, Ray drove for Warren Bus Lines, Brinks, Bollinger Enterprises, and the Barber Institute.
Basil A. Buchanan, Jr., 75, of Emporium, PA formerly of Driftwood passed away at his residence on Saturday morning with his family by his side (July 22, 2023) following a brief illness.
He was born January 5, 1948 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Basil A. and Georgianna Saxton Buchanan. On September 8, 1973 in DuBois, PA he married the late Margaret “Maggie” Shrauger.
Rose M. Varisano, 91, of Dawson Street, Kane, PA passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the home of her nephew in Wexford.
Born February 1, 1932, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Angeline Ferraro Varisano.
Rose was a graduate of the class of 1949 at Kane High School. She later worked in Customer Service for the Stackpole Corporation until her retirement in 1987.
She was a loyal member of St. Callistus Catholic. She also had been a very active member of CD of A (Court Callistus #66) and Alpha Beta Phi sorority.
Rose is survived by many loving nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Louie Varisano and Vincent (Jim) Varisano; and sisters Mary Varisano, Nancy(Joe) Sirianni and Anne (Walt) Nalducci. Rose was the last surviving member of her immediate family and had been a loving caregiver to many of her siblings.
Friends will be received at the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. from 4:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00am Wednesday at St. Callistus Catholic Church, with the Rev. Philip Pinczewski, former pastor at St. Callistus, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery.
Catherine L. Bartoo, age 74, of Sabinsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Snyder Memorial in Marienville, PA.
Born August 1, 1948 in Blossburg, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Evelyn (Stebbins) Bartoo.
Catherine graduated in 1966 from Cowanesque Valley High School and worked for Soldiers and Sailors Hospital for thirty years as a medical assistant helping out in all areas. She enjoyed crocheting and loved painting ceramics.
She is survived by her sisters, Verla and Duane Patterson and Judith and Dennis Moyer of Sabinsville; sister in law, Nancy Bartoo and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Bartoo.
There will be no services at this time. Burial will be in Sabinsville Cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Westfield.
Jack J. JONES, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo.
Born September 7, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of Robert and Rachel J. McAllister Jones.
Jack attended Whitesville Central School. He was employed by the Parks and Recreation Department with the Village of Wellsville. Jack was a member of Wellsville Moose.
Surviving are: two daughters, Melanie (Randy) Doerr of Jacksonville, NC and Melinda (Jason) Dunham Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Megan Doerr, Brandon Doerr, Sadie Dunham, and Savannah Dunham; five siblings, Nancy Payne of North Fork, PA, Susan Cornish, Debbie Button, Becky (Victor) Torpey, all of Wellsville, and Tom (Lisa) Jones of Olean; uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Jones; a brother, David Jones; and a sister, Linda Force.
Services will be private.
Cremation was at Olney-Foust Private Crematory.
Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
Beatrice Earle-Fourness (Betty), born on 9/30/1971, at the young age of 51, in her home; passed away on 7/18/2023.
Daughter of Williard and Mary Rose Baynum.
Survived by her husband, Wayne Kelley; 2 brothers, Joe and John Baynum; 3 children, Geraldine Beatrice May Britton, Damien Storm Fourness, and Mystic Kae Fourness; three grand kids; Kaidance Xzavier Lhiam Britton, Willow Grayce Leigh Britton, and Jasper Osmond Landon Britton.
There will be a gathering at the Austin dam park for a final farewell and goodbye for anyone that wants to attend.
Carol J. Wenzel, 77, of Coudersport, formerly of Warren, PA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a short illness.
Born on Wednesday, October 10, 1945, in Jamestown, N.Y., she was a daughter of William and Frances Przybelinski Wermter. On July 18, 1964 in Warren, she married Ronald L. Wenzel, who survives.
Carol was a graduate of Warren High School. She was employed as a ward clerk at Warren General Hospital for 36 years until her retirement.
Carol enjoyed raising animals and also enjoyed crocheting. Her greatest love was her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Ronald of 59 years; a son, William (Sarah) Wenzel of Coudersport; four grandchildren, Kyle, Amber, Wyatt, and Sydney; three sisters, Sandy Weaver, Linda (Kenny) Shaffer, and Sue Albinio; a brother, William “Pete” (Regis) Wermter; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents. Carol was predeceased by her daughter, Rhonda Wenzel.
In keeping with Carol’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private burial services will be held in the Sweden Hill Cemetery, Coudersport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carol’s name may be made to Paws Along the River Humane Society, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA 16365.
Carol’s family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Carol, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
Mark A. Dussia, 55, of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Ridgway, PA., on October 23, 1967, son of Louie Dussia and Mary Lutz Maines. Mark was a 1985 graduate of Warren High School, where he played trumpet in the marching band and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Mark was the service technician and shop manager at Dreamboat Marine and Hobby Shop in Starbrick, PA., where he worked with his father for the past 38 years. He had the reputation as the number one certified Mercury Mercruiser Technician in the area and was sought out for his analytical skills.
He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with them. He was an avid and studied chess player. He had a passion for classic Mopars and VWs and owned various classical automobiles over the years. He was a dedicated weightlifter and strove to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He was an assistant scout master for Boy Scout Troop 8, served as their treasurer, and was affectionately known to them as “Mara’s Dad.” He was also a member of the International Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge 339 in Warren PA.
In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his wife, Tammy Robinault Dussia, daughter – Mara Dussia, stepson, Tanner Rosenberg (Devon), stepdaughter, Taylor Lent, and 3 step grandchildren, Kora, Klay, and Clara.
Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Melanie Dussia Martire. A private celebration of Mark’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Frederick G. Andreano, 75, of Port Allegany, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday (July 20, 2023) at his residence in Port Allegany.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Nancy J. Yeager, loving wife, mother, grandma and GG, died Saturday (July 15, 2023).
She was born on Sept. 20, 1937 in Kane, and was the daughter of Robert and Agnes Schneller. On June 16, 1956, she married the love of her life, Robert E. “Bob” Yeager, who survives, along with Julie A. Yeager and Steven E. Yeager (Amy Hill).
Nancy had a professional work history in banking as a teller & bookkeeper in San Antonio, Texas, Smethport & Bradford. She also worked as a cashier at Jubilee in Bradford alongside Helen Hill (mother of Amy). She finally retired from The Engine Doctors, a family-run business in 2001.
Due to Bob being in the Air Force for 22 years, Nancy was able to be a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed traveling and the many adventures they had. Nancy was an active salt and pepper shaker collector and loved to crochet. She enjoyed attending every event or activity involving her family and grandchildren. Nancy has several granddaughters as well as great-grandchildren: Kimberly (Josh) Bolibaugh, son (Dakota) & daughter (Natalee); Tamra Yeager (Jeff Baker), daughter (Olivia); Brittney Yeager (Cullen Playter); Brandi (Korby) Evans, daughters Addison & Hazel. Nancy is also survived by her brother Larry (Donna) Schneller of Cyclone; and several nieces/nephews and grandnieces/nephews.
Friends will be received on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. Thomas E. Brown officiating. Entombment will take place in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Carol J. Wenzel, 77, of Coudersport, formerly of Warren, PA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport, after a short illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Donald E. CHAPMAN, 96, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in his home.
Born May 25, 1927, in Belvidere, NY, he was the son of Anson Daniel and Margaret Hile Chapman. On December 24, 1950, in West Bingham, he married the former Norma L. Patterson, who predeceased him on December 24, 2020.
A World War II Veteran, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from July 31, 1944 – February 9, 1950 in the Pacific Theatre.
He was employed by Penelec for 33 years, retiring in 1987.
Don was a life member of Carl E. Hyde American Legion Post #963 in Ulysses and Howard S. Lines VFW Post #6753 in Knoxville.
Kevin J. Crowley, 28, of Nichols Run Road, Limestone, NY passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, in Pittsburgh.
Born September 20, 1994, in Bradford, he was a son of Joseph F. and DiAnne M. (Greek) Crowley.
Kevin was a 2013 graduate of Allegany-Limestone High School, and received his certification in Media-Entertainment from BOCES.
He formerly worked at Cutco, and Holiday Valley Ski Resort as a lift operator.
Kevin loved his family, and friends, but most of all his son Patrick. He enjoyed being outside and doing things with his hands like woodworking, welding, bike riding, skateboarding, living off the land, and spending time with his Dalmation “Pongo”. He loved trains and rode them whenever he could. He was a free spirit that loved life on his own terms.
Surviving are his parents, Joe and DiAnne Crowley, one son, Patrick Woodarek, Patrick’s mother Jaimie Woodarek, one brother, Kyle (Danelle) Crowley, two nephews, Karson and Landon Crowley, his grandmother, Janet Crowley, two aunts, Harriett Pritchard, Lynn (Tony) Height, two uncles, Tom (Marilyn) Greek, and Mike (Holly) Crowley, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Crowley, and his maternal grandparents, Harry L. and Margaret Greek.
Family will receive friends on Sunday August 27, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Limestone Community Center. At 3:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Eric Kessell, Pastor of the Farmersville Baptist Church, officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department.
“beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother”
SHINGLEHOUSE – Paul R. Whitman passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on July 17th, 2023, at UPMC Cole in Coudersport, PA, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
He was born on April 1st, 1948, to Stanley and Janet (Potter) Whitman in Buffalo, NY. Paul was a graduate of Depew High School in Depew, NY.
Throughout his life, Paul was renowned for his exceptional cooking skills, and he dedicated much of his working career to leading kitchens at various establishments. He had the privilege of working at some of the area’s finest private Country Clubs and numerous other restaurants. Notably, Paul and his wife Linda also embarked on their own culinary journey together, opening and running Paul’s Little Town Blues in Olean, NY.
Leroy J. “Buck” Himes, 88, of St. Marys, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by his family following a short illness.
He was born on October 19, 1934 in Ridgway, a son of the late Burton and Lillian Wolff Himes.
On May 22, 1954, in Daguscahonda, he married the late Alice “Dixie” Groll Himes, who preceded him in death on April 20, 2018. Together they shared more than 63 years of marriage.
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Seelye, 92, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Spruce Street, St. Marys, PA passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy.
She was born April 2, 1931, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Henry and Margaret Grasser Seelye. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and attended St. Marys Parochial School and Central Catholic High School.
Betty is survived by four nephews: Paul, Joseph, Timothy, and Peter Struble; nine great-nieces and nephews; four great-great nephews; and several cousins.
Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by four sisters: Marion Seelye, Dorothy Struble, Irene Seelye, and Mary in infancy; and one brother, Harold Seelye. Elizabeth will be missed, dearly.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
A big thankyou to the staff at Pinecrest for being so good to Betty in her long stay there. Betty always had a smile for everyone.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112 or to Pinecrest Manor, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Patrick M. Ekas, 71, of Bradford, PA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home.
He was born on October 20, 1951 in Olean, NY; a son of the late Donald and Aleen Blackmer Ekas.
He was a 1971 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War; serving from 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1975.
He was a member of the Open Arms Community Church. He enjoyed camping and fishing and he especially loved spending time with his family.
He was employed by Kessel Construction, Inc. for 32 years until his retirement.
He is survived by one daughter, Carrie (Steven) Barber of Port Allegany; four sisters, Linda (James) LeClair of Georgia, Donna Stuart of Indiana, Barbara (Scott) Boise of Pennsylvania and Susan Goodrich of Florida; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a longtime friend, Donna Ekas of Bradford.
In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Jenette Kemick and Jessica Abplanalp and one brother, Arthur Ekas.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The time and location will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.
Donald E. CHAPMAN, 96, of Mills, PA, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in his home. A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Gene A. Tarr of 976 County Road 5, Genesee, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness.
Friends will be received on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St. from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at which time a funeral service will be held. The Rev. Tim Taylor, Pastor of the Crosstown Alliance Church in Shinglehouse, PA. Burial will be in Bowler Cemetery, Little Genesee, New York. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth J. Seelye, 92, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 341 Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Ross L. Gleason of N. 19th Street, Olean, NY passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center following an illness.
Ross was born on June 12, 1940, in Salamanca and was the son of Neil K. and Margaret A. Lamb Gleason. On November 9, 1985, in Portville he married his loving wife, Linda J. Erhard, who survives.
Ross worked with heavy equipment for the Local Labor Union 621 in the mid-1960s in many different positions where he continued to work until his retirement in 2002 due to an injury. He enjoyed hunting and riding four wheelers and was formerly a member of the Portville Conservation Club.
Beside his loving wife, Linda, Ross is survived by ten children; Janice (Terry) Babcock of Shinglehouse, Tina (Robert) Johnson of Salamanca, Melinda Gleason of Allegany, David (Michelle) Gleason of Olean, Theresa Tambash of Olean, Mark Enix of Manor, TX., Kristina (Warren) Hayes of Georgetown, TX., Angela Smith of Olean, Christy (Christopher) Hall of Cheektowaga, and Rachel (Dan) Martinez of Groton, NY., 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Ross was predeceased by his parents, and one son, Jerry L. Enix on May 3, 2019.
Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com
Paul R. Whitman, 75, of Shinglehouse, PA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Rita L. Pais, 91, of Emery Towers, formerly of Duke Center, PA passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.
Born April 4, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Anna Mae (Tingley) Luciano, Jr. She attended Bradford schools and was a 1950 graduate from Bradford High.
On November 10, 1951, in St. Bernard Church, she married Albert J. Pais who preceded her in death on December 15, 1997.
Rita worked for AJ Olson Department Store, Bell Telephone, and was an assistant manager of Fashion Bug Plus in the Bradford Mall.
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, and the 50 Plus Group.
Our world became less vibrant as we mourn the death of our mom. Daily phone calls filled with laughter have come to an end. However, Mama Rita doesn’t want us to mourn. So instead, we will celebrate her long and happy life. What can one say about Mama Rita? We could go on and on, but she said she didn’t want a lengthy obituary. She can’t have everything! She always had a smile. Could talk to anyone. She was just a complete and utter Hoot.
Mama Rita was known for her sense of humor and oh so familiar sayings:
“It Is What It Is’, so you might as well laugh about it.
The good Lord willing and the crick don’t rise.
Always had a hard time finding her whatnots.
Never hide your light under a bushel.
As she has said so many times, you spend your whole life fighting dirt, only to be buried under it. Isn’t that the truth?
Mama Rita had many nicknames throughout her life. With her being a pain, she earned the nickname, Pita Rita. She is also known as Great Grandma Ritzy.
Mama Rita always said she wasn’t allowed to die until she ticked off enough people. Well….. She apparently did her job.
Surviving are three daughters, Marsha (Jim) Calderwood, of Bradford, Nancy (David) Sullivan, of Old Saybrook, CT, and Kay Foote, of Bradford, four bonus children, Judy McFarland, Terri Stuck, Barbara Burgess, and Tammy Moyer, one grandson, Chad Salisbury, four granddaughters, Emily Foote, Christa Donnelly, Rachel Foote, and Devon Close, seven great grandchildren, Sam Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Grace Salisbury, Ariya Foote, McKenna Foote, Alma Close, Paul Close, and one on the way, one brother, Dan (Barb) Luciano, of Cincinnati, and many nieces and nephews.
Rita was preceded in death by her companion of 21 years, Lester Stuck who passed away in 2021, three brothers, Donald Luciano, Joseph Luciano, and James Luciano.
Family will receive friends on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 10:00 am 11:30 am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 East Main Street, where at 11:30 am a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA 16701, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942, or McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA, 16701.
William Devella Dexter, 85, of Lawrenceville, PA, who died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in, Myrtle Beach, SC, will be having a Celebration of Life Memorial at The Ven-You, 174 Water Tower Road, Lawrenceville, PA 16929, on Saturday, July 22nd from 2pm-5pm. Everyone is invited! Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please come and share your memories with other friends and our family!
Gloria Jean Engstrom, 79, of Warren, PA, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2023.
She was born in Warren, Pa on February 7, 1944, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Virginia R. (Slocum) Drayer.
Jeannie was a graduate of Warren High School. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and would spend numerous hours working outside. She loved maintaining her beautiful home, inside and out. She spent most of her time enjoying beautiful days sitting outside, and peaceful times inside with her cat Zephy, who she loved dearly.
Jeannie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother (MeMe), who will be greatly missed.
She was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church, Warren, where she would volunteer at the annual Rummage Sale and was a member for many years of the Senior Fellowship Group.
In 1964, Jean married Robert (Bob) C. Engstrom, and they spent 57 loving years together before he passed away on October 7, 2021.
She is survived by two daughters, Kristen Koebley and husband Tom of Strasburg, PA; Ginny Falconer and husband Denny of Warren, PA; three grandchildren Sarah Koebley and fiancé Eugene of Orlando, FL; and Ellen Koebley of Orlando, FL; Jessica Falconer and Partner Julie of Warren, and one great grandchild Ivan Darling of Warren; Dear Aunt Shirley Witherell; her beloved cat Zephy; and numerous extended family members.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers.
Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church, 109 W. 3rd Ave, Warren, PA on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 am in the church with the Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, pastor, officiating.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the First Lutheran Church, 109 W. 3rd Ave. Warren, PA, 16365. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., Warren, PA, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
