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1925
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2015
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Adeline Rees Obituary
She was born Nov. 22, 1925 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Paul and Cecilia (Scherer) Rees.
She had resided in Ridgway all of her life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church, the church choir where she had played the organ and a board member of St. Leo Cemetery Association. Known as Miss Ila, she volunteered at the Learning Center and St. Leo Preschool for several years. She had also done volunteer work for St. Leo's Rectory and the American Red Cross and was a former member of the Ridgway Senior Citizens Center.
She retired in 1987 from Pennbank, now PNC Bank, after 40 years of service.
She is survived by one sister, Zita Verne, a Ridgmont resident, formerly of Brockway, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Margaret (Sis) Dussia, Rose Mary Yarmey, Yvonne (Bonnie) Weidert and Patricia Covel; and three brothers, Deacon Paul Rees, Eugene H. Rees Sr., Karl (Kelly) Rees, and one in infancy.
A memorial Mass for Adeline M. Rees will be celebrated at St. Leo Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. There will be no visitation. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Thompson Funeral Home, 136 Center St., Ridgway.
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Annette Swanson
October 18, 2015
I enjoyed taking care of Adeline at Ridgmont. She will be miss dearly. She was a truly amazing lady we talked alot about life. I would have love to come to her memorial service but it was the same day I was having my mother sorry. Love and miss you Miss Adeline. ..RIP
playing a tune in 2009
Mary Ellen (Covel) Kob
October 15, 2015
Mary Ellen (Covel) Kob
October 15, 2015
Thank you for giving me the gift of unconditional love, and teaching me how to be a good and moral person. I will never forget the life lessons you taught me. I love you and will miss you dearly. Rest in peace of eternal salvation with your God.
Linda Eckenroth
October 13, 2015
Adeline was one of my favorite people at Ridgmont. We chatted all the time and had a few laughs. She especially enjoyed shower time when I was there. I will miss her dearly.
Jackie and Jerry Cyphert
October 12, 2015
Was so sad to hear that Adeline has passed away. We know she is now with the Good Lord and is at peace. She was a special neighbor and dear friend to us on Chestnut Ave in Ridgway. We have wonderful memories of her positive attitude, great conversations and her willingness to always be there. We will truly miss her. Thank you, Adeline, for sharing your life with us.
MARY A (Dussia) MAINES
October 12, 2015
Adeline was a lovely, caring and generous person and I was sad to hear of her passing. My favorite memory of her was she and I sitting at the piano playing a duet together...sweet memory.
Louie, J.H., Pete, Jerome, Ralph, Mark and all the rest of her nieces and nephews, please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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