Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1938
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Vivian Vance Obituary
She was born Dec. 18, 1938, to James and Ruth (Davis) Hill in Liberty, New York.
Vivian was a devoted Christ follower, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma and friend. Her calling in her life led her to serve as an elementary teacher and homemaker. She and her husband, Mel, served in churches all over western Pennsylvania for over 35 years. In recent years, her grandkids were the apple of her eye. She was passionate about serving and loving others in any way possible. She loved music and playing her grand piano. She was actively involved in the First Church of God in Punxsutawney.
She is survived by two sons, Steve Vance, Lake Placid, New York, and Doug Vance and wife Becky; four grandchildren, Emma Vance, Kayla Grohman, Jake Vance and Caleb Vance; and her favorite dog, Duchess.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hill and Ruth (Davis) Hill; a sister, Virginia Hill; her husband, Melvin E. Vance; and a brother, Richard Hill.
Friends will be received on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the McCabe Funeral Home Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Friends will also be received on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m. at the First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, where a celebration of life service will be held.
To share a memory, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Vivian Vance
Sponsored by McCabe Funeral Home - Punxsutawney.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Vivian Vance's name
Memorial Events
for Vivian Vance
Jul
13
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
McCabe Funeral Home - Punxsutawney114 Maple Ave, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Funeral services provided by:
McCabe Funeral Home - Punxsutawney114 Maple Ave, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
How to support Vivian's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Vivian Vance's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
