Esther Wrisley, 97, passed away March 31, 2016 in Allison Park, PA. She was born January 27, 1919 in Granville Summit, PA. She was the daughter of Leon Kelton Evans and Mary Ellen Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Albert, infant son Albert, Jr. and sisters Pauline (George) Bloom and Erma (Laverne) Knowlden, step-mother Mabel Riley Evans and step-brother Jack (Joyce Peck) Riley.. She was also preceded in death by Albert’s sisters and brothers Sara (Tom) Case, Lucy, Ellery Jacob (Janice), George (Doris), Bertha (Kenneth) Harper, Theodore Irvine, Lola Dunbar, and Kenneth (Margaret).
Surviving are children Arden (Julie) , Elaine (Tom) Reed, and Lynette (Paul) Jack, and (4) grandchildren, Steven (Saundra) Jack, Amy (Trevor) Schmidt, Pamela (John) Lopez, and Christopher (Tammy) Wrisley, and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Rebecca and Ryan Lopez, Catherine Wrisley, and Finn and Aidan Jack. She is also survived by brother-in-law Dilmon Dunbar and many nieces and nephews, including Mary Jean (Jim) Andrus, Marlene (Don) Hulbirt, and Keith (Axianne) Knowlden and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Albert, infant son Albert, Jr. and sisters Pauline (George) Bloom and Erma (Laverne) Knowlden, step-mother Mabel Riley Evans and step-brother Jack (Joyce Peck) Riley.. She was also preceded in death by Albert’s sisters and brothers Sara (Tom) Case, Lucy, Ellery Jacob (Janice), George (Doris), Bertha (Kenneth) Harper, Theodore Irvine, Lola Dunbar, and Kenneth (Margaret).
Surviving are children Arden (Julie) , Elaine (Tom) Reed, and Lynette (Paul) Jack, and (4) grandchildren, Steven (Saundra) Jack, Amy (Trevor) Schmidt, Pamela (John) Lopez, and Christopher (Tammy) Wrisley, and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Rebecca and Ryan Lopez, Catherine Wrisley, and Finn and Aidan Jack. She is also survived by brother-in-law Dilmon Dunbar and many nieces and nephews, including Mary Jean (Jim) Andrus, Marlene (Don) Hulbirt, and Keith (Axianne) Knowlden and cousins.
Esther was a longtime member of the Canton United Methodist Church as well as its Methodist Women’s Group. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, playing the piano, taking care of the family cats, and relaxing at the family cottage at Lake Ondawa.
A memorial service was held April 4, in Cheswick, PA. Interment will occur at the family’s convenience at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorials in Esther’s name may be sent to Canton Ecumenical Parish or a charity of donor’s choice.
A memorial service was held April 4, in Cheswick, PA. Interment will occur at the family’s convenience at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Memorials in Esther’s name may be sent to Canton Ecumenical Parish or a charity of donor’s choice.
