Myrna Arlene Summers

1942 - 2016

Myrna Arlene Summers, 74, of Clark Street, Brookville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born on Nov. 6, 1942, in Rossiter, the daughter of Hazel Audrey Roush, who preceded her in death.

Myrna married John Henry Summers, who survives, on Nov. 6, 1964, and they just recently celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Myrna was a homemaker but also worked and helped at various seasonal jobs over the years.

She enjoyed being a 4-H and Brownie leader. She loved crocheting and making crafts and ornaments for the family Christmas tree and for the Christmas tree at Jefferson Manor. She took a lot of pride and found happiness in making lap robes and blankets for the veterans, cancer patients and residents at Jefferson Manor.

She is survived by five children, Herbert Allen Summers of Bethany, New York, Beth Scroger (Kevin) of Byron, New York, Betsy Riexinger (Darren) of Basom, New York, Judy Zeeb of Inverness, Florida, and John A. Summers (Christy) of Corfu, New York; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins.

Myrna was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Interment will be in the Covode Cemetery, Indiana County.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County EMS, 501 Pine St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Peterson Funeral Home in Brookville.