Lewis L. Wickham

MEADVILLE " Lewis L. Wickham, 74, of, 16370 Cussewago Road, Meadville, passed away, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1936, a son of the late DeWight Elmer Wickham and Martha V. Hyde Wickham. He married Thelma M. Schreffler, July 29, 1955. She passed away, Nov. 21, 2008. Lewis loved his family and enjoyed mechanical work, his dog, Pixie, and was a master of many trades. He retired from Crawford Central School District where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a member of New Beginnings Church of God. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006 and Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by two daughters, Zebbra Walker and her husband, Charles, of Meadville, and Gail Galentine and her husband, David Jr., of Meadville; a son, Vern Wickham and his wife, Debbie, of Meadville; nine grandchildren, Lacey M. Walker, David M. Galentine III, Amy A. Walker, Jensen L. Galentine, Heather A. Wickham, Ciaira L. Galentine, Elyn R. Wickham, Tyler R. Wickham and Haillee A. Wickham; a sister, Golda M. Swartz and her husband, Dennis; two brothers, Morris L. Wickham and his wife, Joan and Martin E. Wickham; two brothers-in-laws, Eugene Schreffler and Daniel Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Thelma M. Wickham, and his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Myrna (Betty) Flagg; a brother, Bernard Wickham; and a granddaughter, Alli R. Wickham. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, with Pastor Temple Jerrell officiating. Burial will take place in Greendale Cemetery, West Mead Township. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family, C/O Zebbra Walker, 11024 Oakgrove Ave., Meadville, Pa. 16335; Crawford County READ, 313 South St., Meadville, Pa. 16335; or New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, Pa. 16335. Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. Condolences may be made to the family at www.roofner-collinsfh.com.