Wenna A. Bean

Wenna A. Bean, 95, of Meadville, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, in Juniper Village at Meadville.

She was born March 31, 1929, in Meadville, a daughter of Robert “Lynn” and Leona (Smith) Allen.

She was a 1947 graduate of Randolph East Mead High School and on February 9, 1957, Wenna married G. Dale Bean, he passed away January 12, 2018. Wenna was a farmer’s daughter, and her first job was on the farm. She then was employed at Cochranton Coop, Bell Telephone as an operator, a bookkeeper for Bean’s Auto Service and Plaza Card and Party Shop. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking and her cats.

Survivors include three daughters, Karen Heltzel and her husband Jerry of Warren, Donna Bean of Meadville, and Marlene Bean of Flower Mound, TX; a sister, Leatha Smith of Meadville; a step-granddaughter, Sky Hill and her three sons and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, October 16th from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service in the ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE. The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dustin Heath officiating.

Interment will be in Kiser Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Juniper Village and Gentiva Hospice for their loving care of their mom.

Memorials may be given to Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd, Meadville, PA 16335 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com