Mary E. Alabaugh
October 28, 1933 ~ July 18, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Mary E. Alabaugh, 83, of Franklin, passed away on July 18 at 10:25 pm at Oakwood Heights, Oil City.Born in Franklin on October 28, 1933, Mary was the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Mary H. Moore Hiles, SR.She was a member of the Donation Hill Bible church. She enjoyed quilting, reading and taking pictures.Survivors include her husband, Ivan of Franklin; her daughters Connie Westfall and husband William of Franklin, Diane Kachik and husband Albert of Franklin; her step-sons Ivan Wike and wife Lena of Sandy, UT and Jerry Wike and wife Jolene of Hawaii; her grandchildren Shawn Nolan and wife Michele of Butler, Shane Nolan and wife Amanda of Chicora, Gary Dean Spence of Texas, Russel Spence of Texas and Amy Hosack of Falls Creek, PA; and 15 great grandchildren.She is further survived by her sister Charlotte Evans of Franklin; her brother-in-law Paul Bickel of Cranberry and her sister-in-law Phyllis Hiles.Mary was preceded in death by an infant son Michael Hosack; son Jeffrey Hosack; brothers Alfred Hiles, JR, John Hiles and James Hiles; her sisters Margaret Orsino and Janice Bickel and her sisters-in-law Marie Hiles and Margaret Hiles and her brothers-in-law James Evans and Dominic Orsino Friends are invited to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc, 1315 Chestnut Street, on Sunday, July 23 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home immediately following visitation at 3:00 pm with Rev. Glenn Walker officiatingInterment will be at Lamey Cemetery.To send cards, flowers or online condolences, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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The passing of a Loved one leaves a feeling of emptiness that nothing seems capable of filling. Mary Alabaugh is my Grandmother, she passed away about an hour after I said my goodbyes to her.
After her passing lying awake in bed, I wondered how was I going to break the news to my oldest three Children (who are on Vacation with their Mom) then it hit me: Love is the answer.
My Grandmother lived a full and amazing life, she was always full of Love. No matter what strange issues might have come up she had an answer that was supported by her Love for our Family. Sometimes her responses and approach appeared a little radical on the surface. However, fundamentally her approach was always supported by her Love (much like a Mom bear protecting her cubs). With her passing I’m reminded of just how short our time on Earth is. The best way I can rejoice in her Life is to continue living mine, as my Grandma would have wanted us all to do.
I’m honored and truly blessed to have known my Grandmother. If I was asked to name one important thing she taught me, it would be: Love is a verb and as such it requires an action. Simply saying: “I Love You” isn’t enough in life. We need to show our Love for each other through our constant actions.
Rest in Peace Grandma, We Love you!
Shane, Amanda, Kyle, Mason, Cassidy and Jaden Nolan
Many a good time, Ivan. She was a wonderful person. Thank you and Mary for making us part of your life when you n Jim were playing music. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Jim and Carolyn Baughman
Polk, Pa.
R.I.P. Aunt Mary
No longer in pain…..
I have known Mary for a good many years as she was my Aunt. We talked a lot.. either by visit or by phone.
R.I.P. Aunt Mary.. you will never be forgot!
Love you… your niece Ruth
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary & the family. She always spoke about how proud she was of all of you. It was a pleasure to share a few moments each day with her while striving to maintain good health during her golden years recoverying along side with our family needs. Friendship and the love of family was a constant thread of the many conversations we had . She was a great story teller and had great memories of the area old time businesses and places dear to her growing up and sharing her life with her husband and children. Thoughts and prayers for Mary and her big family…….
Ina and the Hugar family
Mom always had her love of God to carry her thru the hard times and the pain she suffered. I am sad for all of us here on earth but my heart is happy, knowing she is with Jesus and her family. I hope Jeff and her are giving each other a hug right now. Take care of her Lord, we all loved her.