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Vicky Schwab Obituary
Vicky S. Schwab, age 56, of Corry, and formerly of Waterford, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at UPMC Hamot, due to injuries from an auto accident on January 9. The daughter of the late Bud and Martha Watts Robertson, she was born in Lumberton, N.C. on January 17, 1958.
For several years, Vicky was employed as a custodian at Fort LeBoeuf High School, but for the last 15 years, she team drove for USXpress with her best friend and companion, Jim Davis. Vicky loved driving and seeing all the 48 states with Jim, but she also loved to be home to spend time with her family - her daughter, grandkids, nieces and nephews. She always made it a priority to be involved with the activities of her family. Shopping, playing bingo, going to casinos, and visiting Las Vegas were some of her favorite things to do.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, PFC Garrett Conn, and two nieces, Antwanasia Robinson and Alesia Spain.
Family members include her daughter, Heidi Grimsley Bliley (Eric) of Waterford and their children, Macey and Ethan Bliley; her best friend, James Davis of Corry; his children, Missy Dyne (Sam) of Spartansburg, Sarah Davis of Corry, and Erika Davis of St. Clairsville, Ohio; his mother, Rosie Kent of Corry; and his four grandchildren, Haley, Sadie, Logan and Landon.
Vicky also has two sisters, Debbie Spain (Jimmy) of Erie, and Dale Post (Fran) of Waterford; and a brother, Michael Robertson (Sarah) also of Waterford. She loved her three nieces like daughters - Angela Proctor (Steve) and Heather Conn (Geoff), all of Waterford, and Randi Frost (Chris) of Seven Fields, Pa.; and also many more nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place there Friday morning at 11:00 a.m., and will be officiated by Rev. Emily Zeig-Lindsey, of the First Presbyterian Church of Waterford. Burial will follow at Waterford Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with medical expenses. Condolences may be sent at www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com.
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Gloria Dyne- Zuendel
January 30, 2014
so sorry for your loss Jim and families, you all are in my thoughts and prayers
January 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss, May she look down on all of you with sunlit smiles.
January 29, 2014
It was with great sadness, when I heard of Vicky`s passing. All I can think about is when we were kids and going to school. My heart goes out to the family, Phyllis(orzepowski) osiecki
Christine Marn
January 29, 2014
Blessings to Heidi and the entire family! You have all been in my heart and prayers!
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Ms. Cole
January 29, 2014
My sincere sympathy. Prayers have been said every day since the accident, sending more for her friends and family
Terri Goodenow
January 29, 2014
Heidi,Angie, Heather & Families so sorry for your loss. She is now your angel and will be with you all. Hugs & Prayers to you all.
Barb Cromwell
January 29, 2014
Debbie and family I am so sorry to hear about Vicky. Please know your in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely
Cindy Hunt
January 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with your Mom at FLB High School she was always so nice to me and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heidi (Krieger)Etzel
January 29, 2014
My deepest sympathies to all of you who knew & loved Vicky. May she RIP.
Kim Risjan
January 29, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I had the right words to ease your pain. I can tell you though, over the last couple days I smiled while remembering some of the shenanigans that we pulled in school with Vicky as our sidekick!! I remember her shaking her head and laughing at us often :)
January 29, 2014
Im so very sorry for your loss and wish I could find the words to take away your pain. I have to say though, these last couple days I took some time to remember some of the shenanigans that we used to pull in school with Vicky as our sidekick!! I remember her shaking her head and laughing at us :)
Kara Morgan
January 29, 2014
Heidi and family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Take comfort knowing that you have a very special Guardian Angel watching over you!
Ann Durlin
January 29, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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