Pauline E. Kebert

Pauline E. Kebert, 86, of Meadville, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born in Union Township, Crawford County August 20, 1921, a daughter of the late Wallace and Irene Reitze Thatcher.  She married Paul V. Kebert February 21, 1942 and he preceded her in death February 3, 1991.

She was a graduate of Meadville High School and the Meadville Commercial College.  She was a homemaker and had worked as an office secretary for the former Yost and Lang Auto Agency.

A very active member of Stone United Methodist Church and its Marriott Class, she was a member of the Meadville Country Club, Iroquois Club, and was a former member and past officer of the Mead Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.  She enjoyed ceramics and loved golfing and cooking and had many well regarded recipes.

Survivors include a son, Larry G. Kebert and his companion Valerie Roda of Conneaut Lake; 3 granddaughters, Leslie Hemric and her husband Rodney of Greensboro, NC; Laura Abbondanza and her husband Mike of Charlotte, NC; and Jennifer Kebert of California; and 3 great-granddaughters, Natalie, Loren, and Alyssa.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Bernice Peterson and Virginia Palka; and a nephew, Dwight Peterson.

Private viewing and graveside committal service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

A memorial service will be Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville with the Rev. John Spahr, Pastor officiating.

Memorials may be made to Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville, PA 16335 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.