Twila I. Meneely, 86

January 2, 2011

Twila I. Meneely, 86, Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Ms. Meneely was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Valier, a daughter of the late William E. Meneely and Alma (Leckburg) Meneely. 

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Ms. Meneely worked for Capital Finance for 20 years and later for Union National Bank for 13 years before retirement. Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting and working tirelessly on family genealogy.

Surviving relatives include a sister-in-law, Doris Meneely and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, the Rev. Lawrence Meneely, Clarence Meneely, Clair Meneely, Clyde Meneely and the Rev. Arthur W. Meneely; and three nephews, Lee Meneely, Paul Meneely and William Meneely.

Freinds will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.

 A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the funeral home with Pastor A. David Meneely and Pastor James Pond officiating.

Interment will follow in Valier Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clyde R. Meneely Scholarship Fund, c/o Punxsutawney Area High School or to the First United Methodist Church of Punxsutawney.

Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomes.com.