Carolyn Ann McFadden

carolyn mcfadden

July 11, 1943 ~ December 28, 2020

Born in: Clinton Township, Pennsylvania

Carolyn McFadden, 77, of Franklin, passed away at UPMC Northwest in Seneca on December 28, 2020 following an illness.Born July 11, 1943 in Clinton Township, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Carl and Grace Hovis McGill. She married Richard L. McFadden on August 3, 1963, and he survives.Carolyn was a graduate of Victory Joint High School. She worked in the banking industry since graduating from high school and retired from PNC as a customer service representative. She also worked at Prathers Insurance Agency as an insurance agent. While working and after her retirement, Carolyn was a homemaker who loved to bake, cook, and take care of her family. She also enjoyed needlework, especially embroidering and cross-stitching.In addition to her husband, Carolyn is survived by her two daughters, Lori Weaver and her husband, Regis, of Newport News, VA, and Traci Shoemaker and her husband, J. Mark, of Duncansville; her four grandchildren, Megan Perez and her husband, Steven, of Richmond VA, Alissa Wyrick and her husband, Cecial, of Savannah GA, J. Dale Shoemaker of Myrtle Beach SC, and Leigh Ann Shoemaker of Duncansville; and her 2 great-granddaughters, Aubrey Perez and Brylie Ada Mae Wyrick.She is additionally survived by her sister, Barbara Searcy of Chapel Hill, TN.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four brothers, Lewis McGill, Leonard "Pete" McGill, Zane McGill and Richard McGill; and her two sisters, Shirlee Bell and Marie Shull.With the announcement of the lifting of Gov. Wolf's temporary mitigation restrictions placed on businesses, now set to expire at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021, visitation for Carolyn McFadden will be public and held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin PA.The funeral home will have social distancing protocols in place and strongly recommends those who are attending to wear masks. We respectfully ask if you feel sick or have other health conditions to stay home and watch the live stream.Funeral Services for Carolyn will be private and held at the convenience of her family. A livestream of Carolyn's funeral service will be broadcast on the funeral home's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gardinierfuneralhome beginning at 7.pm on Monday, January 4. For those that wish to receive a notification when the services begin, it is recommended that intended watchers "Like" the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc.'s Facebook page for any updates.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church - 160 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin PA 16323.To send cards or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

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  1. Carolyn was a wonderful kind woman whom Randy and I had the honor of knowing and having a friendship with . Rest now Carolyn in the arms of Jesus. You will be missed

  2. My deepest sympathy for your loss. She was such an amazing lady. I’m sure as she entered the gates of heaven my Dad was there to greet her. May God’s love surround you and hold you tight during this time of grief and sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Carolyn was a very special aunt who loved unconditionally. She loved the Lord and was always ready to share that love with others. I will cherish my memories, the many conversations and be forever grateful for her love and advice. My love and prayers to Uncle Dick, Lori/Regis and family, Traci/Mark and family. God Bless! I am sure she is celebrating with all her family and friends that have gone before her. With Love Pam Greenlee

  4. My wife, my friend, the love of my life. I cannot see how I can live with out you but God has been with us through all our years up to and including now. He has shown us His presence through all the struggles we have had to face especially this last month. She is being serenated by the angles now and I am at peace.

  5. I unfortunately never had the honor of meeting Richard and Carolyn.She sound like a very lovely lady Prayers goes out to the family.I am sorry for your loss

  6. Carolyn – a wife, a mother, a friend – her gentle smile and laugh will be missed. I remember spending weekends with Lori in junior high and high school. Carolyn always had a smile at breakfast. Her kindness, gentleness and servant’s heart is her legacy. May God bless you peace and comfort.

  7. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Carolyn was a beautiful person inside and out. May your memories provide you peace at this difficult time.

  8. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was such a kind lady. God got one of the best. Brandy and Billy Myers

  9. Uncle Dick, Lori & Traci and your families: my heart goes out to you and I wish I could ease your pain. You know how I always felt about Aunt Carolyn – the sweetest, kindest, most lovable woman I had the pleasure of learning so much from! A better Christian example, no one could find. She will be missed – by everyone! Love and prayers to you all.

  10. Aunt Carolyn was a very loving person. She had a great sense of humor and always willing to jump in and help. Love her always??

  11. Dear Dick and family. I am so very sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you at this time. Sincerely, Carol (Ehrhart) Harris

  12. What a wonderful lady and. Great sense of humor she had to living with Creampuff. You will be remembered far a wide for your love for us CMA goof balls I love you Maytag

  13. To Dick and familly, You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Carolyn. She will be missed greatly by her wide circle of friends. Such a sweet lady. We have enjoyed knowing her these last twenty five years. Just know that God is with you and your family through these trying time

  14. Carolyn was a beautiful lady, inside and out. She always had a smile, a hug, and a kind word to share. I count myself blessed to have been her friend and sister in Christ. My condolences to Dick and the family. She will be missed.

  15. Dick, Lori, Traci and families – so sorry to hear of Aunt Carolyn’s passing. It was such a pleasure to grow up surrounded by a large and loving family. I will always see her smile , hear her laugh and remember the love she showed to me and my family! I’m so thankful she was a woman of faith, and pray that you all will soon be free of grief and filled only with the best of memories of a such a wonderful lady. Sincerely, Brad McGill

  16. Carolyn always had a smile for everyone. She served the Lord in a gentle, quiet manner. Our prayers are for comfort of the family. Bub and Judy

  17. Carolyn was my next older sister, my only sibling for the last few years. She had such a good heart and gave her love to all who knew her. She dearly loved her family and cared for them deeply. We shall miss her tremendously. Dick, Lori/Regis, Traci/Mark and all their family members, including her precious great-granddaughters, I give my condolences and love to help ease the suffering from her loss. Love you all dearly. Aunt Barbara

  18. Dick and family, We were saddened to hear about Carolyn. We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you with his great love and give you strength at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, Connie & Clayton Blauser

  19. I still remember the first time meeting Carolyn. I went to visit Lori when we were in the 1st grade. Carolyn got us off off of the schoolbus! Carolyn always helped haul us kids around. I will always remember her smile. My deepest sympathy to the family. Love, Lisa Crawford Farbo

  20. I Will always remember Carolyn’s beautiful smile as she walked into church on Sunday morning. She will be missed! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  21. Carolyn, her smile, her laughter, her teasing, her wonderful presence will be missed. She was a wonderful person and I know all that knew her will agree. My sympathy to all her family and friends.

  22. Aunt Carolyn was such a fun and loving woman. I have always cherished the childhood memories of watching “the aunts” laughing and talking together during family get togethers. She, of course, will be dearly missed but she left us all with such a gift – her loving spirit. Love to you Uncle Dick, Lori, Traci, and families.


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