Mesa, Arizona
A. Irene Schrecengost, 83, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa surrounded by her family. Irene was born March 24, 1925 in New Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Leo Dale & Fay Reed Hanlon. She married Melvin Schrecengost on April 19, 1946. In Clarion, PA Irene served her church for many years teaching children's Sunday School classes at First Baptist Church. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mesa. Irene is survived by her two loving daughters, Connie Hammer and Pamela Hoch both of Mesa; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; also one sister; Betty Wells of Clarion and one brother; Glen Hanlon of Hazard, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Mesa. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mesa, 4801 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85205 or Banner Gardens Hospice House, 7231 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85208. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
Grandma, you are very missed! You (and Grandpa) gave the best of yourself to all of your family and friends. It gives me great joy to know that you and Grandpa are now with me and my family everywhere, everyday. We love you so much!
Jody Hoch
April 21, 2008 | Hanover Township, PA
Irene and Mel were VERY SPECIAL friends...We are looking forward to some day meeting them at the gate
Ken & Mary Eib
April 20, 2008 | Mesa, AZ
We had lunch together only once but I could tell she was a very special lady.
Betty Spears
April 19, 2008 | Dayton, OH
IRENE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE, SHE WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW. SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH... THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES....
GLENN BRATTON
April 18, 2008 | MESA, AZ
