Audrey M. Dick
September 8, 1939 ~ September 1, 2021
Born in: Amsterdam, New York
Audrey Dick, 81, of Utica, passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville.Born September 8, 1939 in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence M. and Georgianna (Haddow) Kirwin. On September 14, 1957, she married the love of her life, James G. Dick, Sr.; he preceded her in death on February 12, 2015.For over 34 years, Audrey worked for the Utica Elementary School, but those that knew her knew her real life's passions were in the hobbies she kept outside of work.Audrey served as a 4-H leader for the Canal 4-H Club for 20 years and served on the Board of Directors with the Venango County 4-H Fair for many years. She was also very involved and active with the Utica Volunteer Fire Department.Audrey loved bluegrass music and shared that love with her husband and family. She was well known in the bluegrass circle and enjoyed playing and singing songs with her husband and sons. Alongside her husband, they helped promote many bluegrass festivals throughout the area.Audrey will be forever remembered by her three sons, James G. Dick, Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Cochranton, Steven Dick and his wife, Cindy, of Canonsburg, and Ronald Dick and his wife, Lynne, of Sandy Lake; her son-in-law, Robert Mauk of Carlton; her ten grandchildren, Jenna (Dick) Reynolds and her husband, Timothy, of Cochranton, Adam and Travis Dick of Cochranton, Rhiannon (Mauk) Hunt and her husband, Archie, of North Carolina, Alesia Mauk of Carlton, Emily (Dick) Frontino and her husband, Brent, Megan and Abbey Dick, all of Canonsburg, and Brenden and Shannon Dick of Sandy Lake; and her four great-grandsons, Austin and Eivin Reynolds, and Henry and Arthur Hunt.In addition to her parents and husband, Audrey was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Mauk; her brother, Larry Kirwin; her sister, Georgette "Jean" McGinty; and her brother-in-law, Jack McGinty.Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, from 2 pm to 6 pm.Funeral service for Audrey will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, September 5, 2021 beginning at 1 pm, with Reverend Tina Kaye, pastor of the Utica Presbyterian Church, officiating.Masks are not required to be worn by those vaccinated against COVID-19. Those not vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks upon entering the funeral home.Audrey will be laid to rest next to her husband in Lupher Chapel Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Audrey's honor to the Venango County Fair, Inc., #A, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA 16323; and/or to the Utica Volunteer Fire Department, 3860 Academy Street, Utica, PA 16362.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Was a terrific lady. She will be missed. Her and Jim contributed so much time, etc to 4-H?? program and a good friend to many.
Was one in a million ??
Truly enjoyed her singing & her pleasant personality. Thoughts & prayers to the family. George & Sandy Shick ????????
I remember all our good times at Utica school. You were always so calm , cool and collect. Your smile lit up the whole school. You took such pride in putting up the beautiful bulletin boards even after you retired. You will be missed by all and loved more then you’ll ever know. Rest In Peace Audrey with Jim and Linda.
God has another beautiful Angel.
So sorry to see this. When I taught at Utica she was the aide for the teachers. She’d come to me with great ideas for bulletin boards, art projects, etc. So talented! Audrey was also very welcoming and sweet with a constant smile. Such a great lady. So so sorry for your loss Bonnie & Drew Gavlik
I will always remember Audrey as my favorite cousin who wasn’t really a cousin. She was a kind, loving woman who had a positive influence on many lives. My sincere condolences. She was very special.
Very sorry for your loss
Such a sweet lady! ??
Our deepest sympathy to Audrey’s family. She was such a wonderful volunteer and neighbor. Allen & Vicki Clark
Our condolences for your loss. May the Lord bless you and keep you in His care.
We are so sorry for your loss. Audrey (and Jim) were very special people who were always there to help in any way. We loved listening to them and the boys sing and play their music. We have many memories of fun times at the Dick reunions. Hugs and prayers to the family. We are sorry ws are unable to attend her service as we are in Maryland for Ray’s cousins funeral and to visit our children/grandchildren.
She was a very Loved person and had many good times with I will miss hearing about her love to th families Larry and Carolyn Andrews
You were so good to our mom when she moved to PA. We all loved you and appreciated you for the fine lady that you were. Sue and Kelly
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Wonderful person. God Bless her and rest in peace.
Jimmy, Steve, and Ron, I was sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You have my deepest sympathies. Cubby (Anita)
Sorry hear loss of ur mom she was real nice lady .
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc.
A wonderful lady and friend ??
My deepest sympathy to the whole Dick family. I have many happy memories of time spent at bluegrass festivals with Audrey and the family. She was a very talented singer and song writer, but more important she was a friend and a very kind person. May you find peace in those many happy memories.
You betcha, when you talked about Utica school her always came up, in a good way.
One terrific lady!
With deepest sympathy, the Pyle family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With love and hugs.
Sending my sympathy for the loss of your mom and grandmother. I have the fondest memories of Audrey that began the day I walked into Utica Elementary as the new kindergarten teacher and she welcomed me with a hug. She supported me in every way possible as we worked together at the school. She was a wonderful, caring person and I have many fond memories of her. Many times I went to her bluegrass performances and she welcomed me into her home for various get togethers. She will never be forgotten.
Sharing your sorrow with Love and friendship
I had Mrs Dick at Utica Elementary, she was a loving kind person that I was drawn to, I always liked being around her. Ronda Sires
Steve and Cindy and family, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. Love Don,Linda,Joey and Shirley
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Guiler’s
Such a great person!
Audrey was my friend, my mentor, and my mom away from home. She was truly a wonderful person. May she rest in God’s eternal peace.
Family and Friends of Audrey M. Dick, May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We loved Audrey and her family. She was a dedicated and skilled employee of the Franklin Area School District and we were privileged to work with her. She went above and beyond any normal employee expectations. “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3 May God Bless and Keep You, Lou and Susan Slautterback
As a little girl going to the Utica Elementary School I have fond memories of Mrs. Dick. Her ever-ready, ever-present smile and words of encouragement meant a great deal to this little first, and then in later years as a fifth-grader. When I came back after being gone for a couple of years – she remembered me and that touched my young heart. I always looked forward to seeing her. My deepest sympathy to each of her family and many friends. May God’s love hold you close and bring you comfort. I apologize that I am just now seeing this post – I have since married and moved out of state. On occasion, I check the obituaries of Gardinier Funeral Home and, today, I am so glad I did so. Mrs. Dick will always hold a place in my heart. ~Crystal Sutley Hodak