Carla Muddiman Obituary
Carla J. Muddiman, age 80, of Meadville, passed away Monday morning December 22, 2025, in her residence.
She was born in Meadville on December 25, 1944, a daughter of Carl and Lettie (Decker) Roche.
In August of 2004 Carla married Charles A. “Chuck” Muddiman, he passed away July 4, 2019, Chuck and Carla shared a total of 30 years together.
She was a graduate of Meadville High School and retired from Heatrex after a long career.
She was a member of Meadville VFW Post# 2006 and Vietnam Veterans Post# 52. Carla enjoyed line dancing and even taught lessons and DJing.
She is survived by two sons, Brian Pears of Meadville, Chad Pears of Tampa, FL; a step-son, David Muddiman (Meredith) of Raleigh, NC; a step-daughter, Shelly Main (Rich) of Erie; three sisters, Sharon Lalli of Meadville, Micki Wassel, Susan Teudhope; a brother, Robert Roche (Harriet) of Chesapeake, VA; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, step-father Charles Decker, a sister Sandra Schroeder, and a brother Richard Roche
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday January 6, 2026, from 2:00PM until the time of service in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC. 581 CHESTNUT ST. MEADVILLE A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the funeral home. Inurnment will be private in St. Agatha’s Cemetery
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Vets Post# 52, 13216 Dunham Road. Meadville, PA 16335.
Memories may be shared at www.rosefh.com.
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