Thora P. Schweitzer, 95, of Hartz Ave., Meadville passed away on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, in Embassy of Park Avenue, Meadville.
She was born in Blooming Valley on December 17, 1928, a daughter of William and Cynthia (Roudebush) Pierce. On October 19, 1946, Thora married Myles A. Schweitzer, he passed away on October 2, 2004.
Thora was previously employed at GTI of Saegertown and G.C. Murphy Co. of Meadville. She was a lifelong member of Blooming Valley United Methodist Church. She was a member of VFW Post # 2006 Auxiliary, Meadville. Thora enjoyed sewing, quilting, camping, and traveling.
She is survived by a son, Richard Schweitzer and his wife Chris of TN; two daughters, Sara “Sally” Ramaley of Saegertown, Jane Schwab and her husband Butch of Meadville; a sister, Joanna Levenworth of MI; two sisters-in-law, Martha Lewis of Hamden, CT, June Bruner and her husband Donald of Somerset, PA; five grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Marjorie Vaughn, a brother Harry Pierce, sisters-in-law Lenore Russell and Nita Pierce, brothers-in-law Roger Schweitzer and Frank Lewis.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE with Rev. Lauren Little, officiating. Family and friends will be received in the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. The burial will be in Greendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blooming Valley United Methodist Church, 24740 State St., Meadville, PA 16335. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com
Blooming Valley United Methodist Church
24740 State Street, Meadville PA 16335
Tel:
1-814-724-1274
Friday, August 30, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Meadville
Friday, August 30, 2024
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Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Meadville
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