Lillie M. Pearce

1931 - 2016

Lillie M. Pearce, a beloved mother, 85, of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Lillie was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary (Fisher) Shields.

She was married to her beloved husband, Ralph Pearce Sr., who preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 2003.

Lillie loved playing Bingo, singing, quilting and rug-making, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Lillie is survived by three sons, Ralph Pearce Jr. and wife Susan of Anita, Milton Pearce and wife Janice of Montana and William Mark Pearce and wife Donna of Rossiter; seven daughters, Mary Rhodes of Penfield, Joline Fleming of Rossiter, Kathy Gomola of Punxsutawney, Charlotte Holoway of Colorado, Patricia Craft and husband Dennis of Punxsutawney, Molly Huber and friend Pete Deyarmin of Cherry Tree and Wanda Huey of Rossiter; three sisters, Loretta Ostrowski, Violet Smith and Pansy Stiver, all of Punxsutawney; 33 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter, Fayla.

In addition to her husband Ralph, she was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Pearce; five brothers, Russell, Lemuel, Virgil, Billy and Grant Shields; four sisters, Edna Smith, Hilda Lunger, Cecilia Fetterman and Velma Pearce; and a grandson, William Pearce.

Friends were received on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.

A funeral service was held on Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Teasdale officiating.

Interment will follow at Urey Pine Grove Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.