Rose Seigworth

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, January 29, 2012, Mrs. Rose Lucille Seigworth, 88, wife of the late Mr. Burdett W. Seigworth. Mrs. Seigworth was a native of Sarah Furnace, PA but was living in Martinez, GA. She was a life long and active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Emlenton, PA. After moving to Martinez, Mrs. Seigworth became an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She served as secretary to St. Michael's Pastoral Council for over 20 years and also as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Mrs. Seigworth was an active member of the St. Michael's Ladies Sodality and a life long member of Wentling Coroners Community Club. She was also a member of St. Joseph's Hospitality Committee. Mrs. Seigworth worked as a sales clerk for Kooman's Department and Grocery Store, Knox Bakery and Paul Jordan's Hardware Store in Knox, PA. She was the coordinator for the Clarion County Red Cross, the custodian for Koenig Medical Office, then later for the Knox Medical Center. Mrs. Seigworth especially enjoyed quilting, making over 231 quilts in her lifetime. She was known for her delicious pies. Mrs. Seigworth was an avid member of the Wymberly Retirement Community Dart League, Bible Story and Ladies Bunco Group. Family members include children: Karen D. and Roy Minor of Battle Ground, WA, Robert and Mary Lou Seigworth of Taylors, SC, Janice and Jim Mousseau of Blythe, GA and Clifton and Shanna Seigworth of Greenbrier, TN; five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mrs. Seigworth was predeceased by her parents: Joseph and Mary Ann Bicanich Spudic, her husband: Burdett Seigworth, two grandchildren, four sisters and four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael's Catholic Church Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in Emlenton, PA. Interment will follow at St. Paul United Church of Christ Cemetery in Knox, PA. A Rosary will be held Wednesday Evening at 7:00 and the family will receive friends until 9:00 P.M. at the McEntire Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Augusta at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Charitable Deeds at 98 Hickory Nut Lane Knox, PA 16232 or to the Knox Public Library at 620 South Main Street Knox, PA 16232-1816. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomaspoteet.com