Frances Mae Pears Marhoefer

Frances Mae Pears Marhoefer, 91, of Brookhouser Road, Saegertown, passed away, Monday, September 24, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1921 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania a daughter of Orris Pears and Mable Lehman Pears. She married Clarence George Marhoefer on March 11, 1944 he preceded in death on June 5, 1968. She was a graduate of Hickory High School and was employed by GTI and the YMCA daycare. She was a member of Saint Bernadette Roman Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed her pets, flowers, sewing, crochet, being outside, and her family. She will be known as a lady that would do anything for anyone and was a mother to all. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Gifford and her companion Robert Hunter of Saegertown and Shaunnah Longstreth and her husband James of Saegertown; two sons, Clarence "Jim" Marhoefer of Saegertown and Edward Marhoefer of Saegertown; three grandchildren, Elona Marhoefer Andrews, Amanda Marhoefer and her companion Mark Decker, and Clarence Marhoefer, Jr.; eight great grandchildren, Samantha Free, Austin Andrews, Alexandra "Lexi" Longstreth, Zackary Marhoefer, Tyler Marhoefer, Nichole Marhoefer, Dakota Longstreth, and Amy Jo Klingensmith; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by eleven siblings; and daughter in law, Doris Marhoefer. Family and friends are welcome to call on Wednesday, September 26th from 2:00pm t0 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. with a prayer vigil service to be held at 2:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 27th at 10:00am at Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine Street with Father Marc Solomon of Saint Mary of Grace as celebrant. Burial will take place in Saint Agatha Cemetery, West Mead Township. Memorial contributions may be made in Frances' memory to Crawford County Hospice 464 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335; Active Aging, 134 Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335, or Helpmates, Inc., 1002 Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335. Please take a moment to share a memory of a condolence with the family on Frances' book of memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com.