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Wendy Lee Rea
1962 - 2025
BORN
1962
DIED
2025
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Wendy Rea Obituary
Born March 15, 1962, in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Lee and Jane Louise Tirk Waldenmyer.
She attended the Unionville Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Wendy was a homemaker who enjoyed time with her family and caring for her son, Tyler. She was social, loved to shop and be out and about and enjoyed baking.
She is survived by her son, Tyler Dane Rea, of Butler; her former spouse and friend, Rick Rea, of Butler; her sisters, Debra Smith, of Butler, Tracey (John) Saul, of Butler, and Deanna (Charles) Morrison, of Texas; nieces and nephews, Channing (Derrick) Eythe, Jessica (Nick) Merz, Johnny (Brandi) Saul and CJ (Abby) Morrison; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Lincoln Smith; and her brother-in-law, Elvin Smith.
REA - The family of Wendy Lee Rea, who died Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, will hold private services with the Rev. Matthew Kail, her church pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Diabetes Association online at diabetes.org.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of RAISLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 387 Main St., Prospect.
For more information or to leave an online tribute go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tammy McKivigan (Sunnyview Front Desk)
November 12, 2025
My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to all of you along with my thoughts and prayers. Wendy was a very special lady who we all loved.
Day by day may the light of your memories heal your sorrow and bring you peace.
Tiffany D
November 12, 2025
I am so blessed to have known Wendy. She was a light in the dark and a loyal friend to all that were lucky enough to call her a friend. We will miss your smile here at Sunnyview, Wendy. I love you and miss you already!
Tammy sexton
November 12, 2025
I am sorry for the family, keep your guys in prayers. You will be miss dearly my friend rest in peace
Vonnie and Paul Neigh
November 12, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Wendy always had a smile for everyone, My brother in law George considered Wendy his friend, sincere sympathy
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