Jule Driscoll, 87, of Canton, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Troy Community Hospital.
Jule was born March 22, 1927 in Forksville, PA, one of six children of the late Arley Adam and Anna Kay (Osler) Day.
Following graduation with Estella High School’s class of 1945, she and Marvin were married on July 27.
Jule’s life revolved around family and home. When her children were raised, Jule worked as a teacher’s aide at Canton High School until retiring.
She enjoyed attending Millview Wesleyan Methodist and East Canton United Methodist Churches.
Jule adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also liked to travel and was happy being outside in nature. She especially loved vegetable and flower gardening, picking wild berries and making pies. Jule and Marvin enjoyed attending many community functions and church meals; pancake breakfasts were a favorite.
Jule was born March 22, 1927 in Forksville, PA, one of six children of the late Arley Adam and Anna Kay (Osler) Day.
Following graduation with Estella High School’s class of 1945, she and Marvin were married on July 27.
Jule’s life revolved around family and home. When her children were raised, Jule worked as a teacher’s aide at Canton High School until retiring.
She enjoyed attending Millview Wesleyan Methodist and East Canton United Methodist Churches.
Jule adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also liked to travel and was happy being outside in nature. She especially loved vegetable and flower gardening, picking wild berries and making pies. Jule and Marvin enjoyed attending many community functions and church meals; pancake breakfasts were a favorite.
In addition to Marvin, her husband of 69 years, surviving are her children; Dixie (John) Gross of Slatington, PA, Janet (Elmer) Walburn and Scott (Deborah) Driscoll all of Canton; a son-in-law, Jon Phillips of Carlisle, PA; a sister, Shirley Warburton of New Albany, PA; 13 grandchildren; Julie Hoffman, Patrick Gross, Michael Gross, John Gross, Jaremiah Phillips, Cara Laudenslager, Krista Risser, Daniel Preston, Lee Preston, Jay Preston, Brian Driscoll, Laura Brennan, Timothy Driscoll; 17 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by daughter, Jane Phillips, siblings; Bruce Day, Gene Day, Ina Avery and Irene Fiester
Calling hours are 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 6, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton and will resume 10:30 a.m. – 11a.m. Wednesday at the Millview Wesleyan Church. The funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor William Hargenrader, officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Elkland Twp., PA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Mrs. Driscoll’s name to the Millview Wesleyan Church, c/o 6575 Rt. 87, Forksville, PA18616
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She was predeceased by daughter, Jane Phillips, siblings; Bruce Day, Gene Day, Ina Avery and Irene Fiester
Calling hours are 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 6, at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Dr. in Canton and will resume 10:30 a.m. – 11a.m. Wednesday at the Millview Wesleyan Church. The funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor William Hargenrader, officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Elkland Twp., PA.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial in Mrs. Driscoll’s name to the Millview Wesleyan Church, c/o 6575 Rt. 87, Forksville, PA18616
Share condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com
