PORT ALLEGANY - Emily I. Schena, 21, of Route 155, passed away Monday (Jan. 14, 2013) as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born July 8, 1991, in Coudersport, she was a daughter of Gregg A. and Deborah Laney Schena.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 2009. She would have graduated from Clarion University in May 2013.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany.
She was a cheerleader, peer helper, pianist, member of Show Choir, and Athlete of the Year 2009 in high school. She also was active in 4-H. While attending Clarion University, she was a member of Delta Zeta, and on the dean's list, majoring in speech pathology.
Surviving, besides her father Gregg (Holly Miller), are her mother, Deborah Schena of Leroy, N.Y.; grandma, Bert Thurlow of Alamogordo, N.M.; a sister and best friend, Heather Schena of Port Allegany; a half-brother and three half-sisters; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandma, Rachel McCloskey; and grandpa, Harold Laney.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the United Methodist Church, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Randall Headley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Portage Valley Cemetery, Wrights.
Memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church or the McKean County SPCA.
Condolences can be made at switzerfuneralhome.com
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Emily was a ray of sunshine. She had that twinkle in her eyes and her whole face smiled. She was just so lovable. She taught those who were lucky enough to know her how to enjoy life and connect with people. My thoughts and prayers are with Greg & Holly, Heather, and Bert. Wishing you strength during this difficult time. XXXOOO
January 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss, hieaven has gained a new angel , and she is looking down on us all and we will join her one day
God bless your family and dear sister emily who god spared
January 20, 2013
Praying daily for God's peace and comfort to surround you. The Schena family is continually in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel & Carlos Alvarado
January 19, 2013
Dear Greg & Heather, I honestly cannot remember if I had met you Greg. I would be inclined to say yes. As I know most from P.C. I cannot comprehend the whole in your hearts!!! You have my very deepest sympathy & prayers that God may comfort you @ this time. I was supposed to come to the service today, with Dulski, Borosky, Goodnoe, Sal....my own children who live far away will be here for OUR Christmas together. I have 6 GRANDBABIES & just cannot make it. That in no way means my thoughts, heart, prayers are not with you & everyone who loved your Daughter! She's with God now. No pain, no suffering. God Bless you all!!!!
Karen Stitt
January 19, 2013
Words cannot express a loss like this. To Greg, Heather, and Holly...may you find peace in your hearts, blessing in your memories of Emily, and strength with each other and through God. I love you all deeply.
Dennis McGraw
January 18, 2013
Dear Bert....I was very sad to hear about your granddaughter. She was a very pretty girl and while I didn't know her, I can see by what others have written, that she was a very special young lady!
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Ann McCaffrey May
January 18, 2013
Praying that your fondest memories will bring you comfort.
Faith Geer
January 17, 2013
Emily was such a spunky joyful girl to be around, and I am proud to say she was one of my sisters of Delta Zeta at Clarion. She truly touched so many people, and she is missed terribly.
DZ love and mostly mine,
Kim Jacobs
January 16, 2013
Emily was a great girl and I was lucky to have known her and I will never forget her. Sending my condolences to her family.
Jessica Praniewicz
January 16, 2013
May you take comfort in knowing that a beautiful angel is watching over you! Our heartfelt condolences go out to you at this time.
Kathy Cunningham
January 16, 2013
I'm So happy to have known Emily as a friend and as a sister. She was one of the sweetest, most genuine people I have ever met, and SO funny. She is and will be greatly missed.
Laurie Waite
January 16, 2013
Emily was such a wonderful person, I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Her family, friends, and boyfriend are in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily lived directly across the hall from me freshman year, and there was never a dull moment with her around. Whether we were making Ramen at 2 in the morning or drinking hot chocolate and waiting for triple A to get her keys out of her locked car, she was always enjoying life-- her good spirits were contagious. She was loved by everyone around her and will be greatly missed.
Mary K Rectenwald
January 16, 2013
Words cannot express how saddened I am to hear of Emily's death. She will be missed by the faculty, staff and all her friends in the Speech Pathology program and across the campus at Clarion. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of such great sadness.
Colleen McAleer
January 16, 2013
Schena was seriously one of the greatest people I met in college. She was so sweet and always there for everyone she knew and I was so blessed to have had her as not only a friend but a sister. I have only fond memories of her and I will hold onto them forever. My thoughts are with her family.
Let the flame endure forever.
Brittany Martin
January 16, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss! In the Flame
Jamie Bero
January 16, 2013
Our prayers go out to Heather and
family during your time of loss. We were so sorry to hear about your sister. You are in our thoughts.
The staffs of the ECVC.
KECA
PGC
DCNR
January 16, 2013
My prayers are with the Schena family. There are no words, but you should know we will remember her fondly at Clarion. She has been in several of my classes. This is such an incredible loss.
Peggy Butler
January 15, 2013
The Schena family is in our thoughts and prayers.
virginia zalakar
January 15, 2013
Corinne Madden
January 15, 2013
When i met Emily, I had no idea how she was going to affect my life. She was always full of laughter, kindness, and love. There are many great things I can say about, she was also a little fireball which made me laugh. We have shared some of the best memories I can think of and I will forever hold her in my heart. I'm blessed to say I not only found a friend, but a sister forever in Emily.
Let the flame endure forever.
Jenna Fichthorn
January 15, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the family and know how hard it is ti loose a loved one
michelle miller
January 15, 2013
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