Obituaries
2019
Joan P. Carpenter
SEPTEMBER 16, 1936 ~ JULY 7, 2019 (AGE 82)
Joan P. Carpenter, 82, of Meadville died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1936 in Bradford, PA a daughter of Carl and Grace Eggleston Andrews. She had been married to Louis H. Carpenter, Jr. and he preceded her in death November 7, 2015.
She was a 1955 graduate of Randolph High School and worked as an operator with Bell Telephone Co. She was a former member of Lyona Bible Church and had attended New Beginnings Church of God. She was a member of the Pioneers (a Bell Telephone Group) and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking.
She is survived by a son, Randy L. Carpenter (Penny) of New Castle; a daughter, Gloria McNamara (Bret) of Meadville; six grandchildren, Craig, Kyle, Sean, Keri, Mandi and Stacey; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Iva Lou (Tootie) Vecillio of Nashville, TN; a twin brother, John Andrews (Mary) of Meadville and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Jane Andrews.
Calling hours will be Thursday, July 11th from 4-7 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral and committal service will be Friday, July 12th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Philip Torre, officiating.
Interment will be in North Richmond Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 112 Washington Place #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335 or the Wesbury Foundation, 31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net
DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO:American Diabetes Association
112 Washington Place #1520, Pittsburgh PA 15219
Tel: 1-412-824-1181
Web: http://www.diabetes.org
New Beginnings Church of God
13226 Leslie Road, Meadville PA 16335
Tel: 1-814-724-5074
Web: http://www.newbeginningschog.org
The Wesbury Foundation
31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville PA 16335
Tel: 1-814-332-9264
Web: http://www.wesbury.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 1936 ~ JULY 7, 2019 (AGE 82)
Joan P. Carpenter, 82, of Meadville died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1936 in Bradford, PA a daughter of Carl and Grace Eggleston Andrews. She had been married to Louis H. Carpenter, Jr. and he preceded her in death November 7, 2015.
She was a 1955 graduate of Randolph High School and worked as an operator with Bell Telephone Co. She was a former member of Lyona Bible Church and had attended New Beginnings Church of God. She was a member of the Pioneers (a Bell Telephone Group) and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking.
She is survived by a son, Randy L. Carpenter (Penny) of New Castle; a daughter, Gloria McNamara (Bret) of Meadville; six grandchildren, Craig, Kyle, Sean, Keri, Mandi and Stacey; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Iva Lou (Tootie) Vecillio of Nashville, TN; a twin brother, John Andrews (Mary) of Meadville and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Jane Andrews.
Calling hours will be Thursday, July 11th from 4-7 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral and committal service will be Friday, July 12th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Philip Torre, officiating.
Interment will be in North Richmond Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 112 Washington Place #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335 or the Wesbury Foundation, 31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net
DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO:American Diabetes Association
112 Washington Place #1520, Pittsburgh PA 15219
Tel: 1-412-824-1181
Web: http://www.diabetes.org
New Beginnings Church of God
13226 Leslie Road, Meadville PA 16335
Tel: 1-814-724-5074
Web: http://www.newbeginningschog.org
The Wesbury Foundation
31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville PA 16335
Tel: 1-814-332-9264
Web: http://www.wesbury.com
Francis M. “Bill” Heckethorn Jr., 77, of Emlenton, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital while surrounded by his family.
Born in Eau Claire on October 8, 1941, Bill was the son of the late Francis M. and Velma Greenawalt Heckethorn. After the untimely passing of his mother at age 4, Bill was raised by his aunt and uncle, Don and Glenna Kohlmeyer.
Bill was a 1960 graduate of Moniteau High School. He then served six years in the U.S. Army National Guard. He attended New Zion E.C. Church in Emlenton. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, spending much time gardening, cutting wood, turkey hunting and groundhog hunting, and fishing, especially in Canada. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and a loyal “Ford Man”. Bill had a well-known passion for the “big boy toys” and occasionally pushing their limits. He owned and flew an ultralight airplane, several motorcycles and snowmobiles, and antique Jubilee and Ferguson tractors. Above all else, Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Joshua.
Bill had been employed by Central Electric Cooperative for 38 years, retiring in 2009.
Surviving is his wife, Paula J. Renfrew Heckethorn, whom he married at the Nickleville Presbyterian Church on November 5, 1966. Also surviving is a son, Jay B. Heckethorn and his wife, Sarah, of Seneca; a grandson, Joshua David Heckethorn; three sisters, Jean Carlson of Findley, OH, Nancy Weeter of Emlenton, and Kay Courson of Sligo, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents and aunt and uncle, Bill was preceded in death by several brothers-in-law.
Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home Inc.,
from 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday and
from 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon Wednesday
1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton, .
A funeral service will be held from the funeral home at 12:00 Noon Wednesday with the Rev. Lewis Bennett, pastor of New Zion E.C. Church, officiating.
Military honors accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard will follow at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Academy, 3973 SR 257, Seneca, PA 16346.
For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
Born in Eau Claire on October 8, 1941, Bill was the son of the late Francis M. and Velma Greenawalt Heckethorn. After the untimely passing of his mother at age 4, Bill was raised by his aunt and uncle, Don and Glenna Kohlmeyer.
Bill was a 1960 graduate of Moniteau High School. He then served six years in the U.S. Army National Guard. He attended New Zion E.C. Church in Emlenton. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, spending much time gardening, cutting wood, turkey hunting and groundhog hunting, and fishing, especially in Canada. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and a loyal “Ford Man”. Bill had a well-known passion for the “big boy toys” and occasionally pushing their limits. He owned and flew an ultralight airplane, several motorcycles and snowmobiles, and antique Jubilee and Ferguson tractors. Above all else, Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Joshua.
Bill had been employed by Central Electric Cooperative for 38 years, retiring in 2009.
Surviving is his wife, Paula J. Renfrew Heckethorn, whom he married at the Nickleville Presbyterian Church on November 5, 1966. Also surviving is a son, Jay B. Heckethorn and his wife, Sarah, of Seneca; a grandson, Joshua David Heckethorn; three sisters, Jean Carlson of Findley, OH, Nancy Weeter of Emlenton, and Kay Courson of Sligo, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents and aunt and uncle, Bill was preceded in death by several brothers-in-law.
Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home Inc.,
from 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday and
from 11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon Wednesday
1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton, .
A funeral service will be held from the funeral home at 12:00 Noon Wednesday with the Rev. Lewis Bennett, pastor of New Zion E.C. Church, officiating.
Military honors accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard will follow at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Academy, 3973 SR 257, Seneca, PA 16346.
For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
