Leslie Ann Bidwell

Leslie Ann Bidwell, 55, of Polk, passed away, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. She was born July 4, 1957 in Meadville, a daughter of the late Gerald E. Bidwell and Jean Carpenter Bidwell Racop. Leslie resided the last 41 years of her life at Polk Center, Polk, PA, where she made many long lasting and loving friendships. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Jean Racop and Howard Racop, whom was a father to Leslie in every sense of the word; a brother, Edward Bidwell and his wife Rita of Mill Village; a step-brother, Jeremy Racop and his wife Frankie of Cambridge Springs; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Leslie was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Hazel Carpenter and Lyle and Hazel Bidwell all of Townville. Calling Hours will be private by invitation. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October, 14th at Kingsley Cemetery, Townville at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Betty Hollabaugh of Miller Station United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Leslie's memory to a organization of the donor's choice. Please take a moment to share a memory, condolence, or to order flowers for the family on Leslie's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, 33353 North Main Street, Townville, a branch of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Meadville.