Ada Audine Deeter

Ada Audine Deeter was born December 18th, 1921. She enjoyed living and rejoiced over all of her blessings until her passing on February 14th, 2017. She was the daughter of Oakley Earl Snyder and Clara Alma Russell Snyder. She was raised on Buttermilk Hill near Franklin and lived there most of her life.She graduated from Rocky Grove High School with the class of 1939. She married William E. Wilt on January 1, 1943. She was married to Ralph E. Deeter on October 18, 1986. Both preceded her in death.Audine retired from National Fuel Gas after working for many years in the Franklin office and then in Oil City.She was a faithful member of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church. She was admired for her great knowledge of the Bible, and she taught many Sunday School and Bible School classes. She held many offices and was chairperson of the soup making for the annual bazaar as her health permitted.Audine was the Volunteer Leader of the Utica Senior Center for nearly 30 years. She cherished the fellowship time with her friends and enjoyed working on crafts for the church bazaar and Toy Makers. She received recognition for her volunteer work both from Venango County Human Services and Wesbury's Senior Tribute.She was very involved with the Sugarcreek Civic Club when it was active. That included over fifty years of service at the French Fry Booth at the Rocky Grove Firemen's Fair, the food concessions at Applefest, and the Oil City Softball Tournament.Audine was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, three sisters, Ida Marie Snyder, Donna Lee Bell, Alma Louise Long, a brother, John W. Snyder, and a daughter-in-law, Deanna M. Wilt.She is survived by a son, William D. Wilt of DuBois, and two daughters, Linda Bell and her husband, Tom, and Anna Marie Cozad and her husband, Braden, both of Franklin. She was blessed with five grandchildren, Steve Bell and his wife, Kristie; Jennifer Smeltz and her husband, Jake; Matt Wilt and his wife, Sarah; Andy Cozad and his wife, Missy; and Dave Cozad and his wife, Becky. Her 10 great-grandchildren brought her great joy. Also surviving are her two brothers, Kenneth R. Snyder and his wife, Gerda, of Fleming Island, Florida, and James O. Snyder and his wife, Betty, of Franklin. She was also survived by Ralph Deeter's daughter, Irene George. His son, Bill Deeter preceded her in death. Many loving nieces and nephews complete the family. Audine's kindness, generosity, and sense of humor will be greatly missed.Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, in Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 17th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18th, at 11:00 a.m. and conducted by her pastor, Rev. Karen Kostur.Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church c/o Sarah Schwegler 621 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin, PA 16323.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.