Frances M. Rettew
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Frances M. Rettew, 92, formerly of Pomeroy, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook. She was the wife of the late LaVerne R. Rettew who died in 1979. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Tillie Kerney Montgomery.
Frances was an area resident all her life. She was employed, for 22 years, by the former Coatesville Record retiring in 1981. Later, she helped as a teachers' aid at the Octorara High School retirng at the age of 70.
Mrs Rettew was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church where she served as a Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group leader. She also enjoyed membership with the Parkesburg Senior Citizens, the Cochranville Golden Agers and serving as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.
She is survived by three children; LaVerne D. Rettew and wife Ginny of Christiana, PA, Dennis L. Rettew and wife Ruby of Bluffton, SC and Diane M., wife of Russ DeLuca of Roswell, GA, 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She ws preceded in death by one grandson Michael J. DeLuca and one great grandson Benjamin J. Stefani.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 2:30pm from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, followed by interment at the Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Viewing from 1:30 to 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Friendship United Methodist Church, 123 East Friendship Church Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Francis Rettew
What a wonderful and elegant woman Fran was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to her. She will be missed.
Pastor Rich and Danielle Moore
To my long life friend
We were good friends since we were little girls. We grew up together, we went to church together, and we served the members of Friendship United Methodist Church in Gum Tree for many years. My condolences to your beloved family. I will miss you.
God Bless,
Mary
Frances Rettew ( Aunt )
Just wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you during your time of loss. Aunt Frances was quite the lady and will be sadly missed by all. Thinking of you.
I am a member of Living God
I am a member of Living God Lutheran Church in Honey Brook where Fran often attended. She was always happy that Betty Bradford, another member, picked her up for church with us and took her home. Fran attended a Ladies Tea at my cottage for ladies of the church and I was so glad she could come. I believe Betty drove her that day too. She supported many of our mission activities with small donations and we enjoyed her company at pot lucks and other get togethers. Another member, Ursula, who is 97, always admired Fran's wardrobe and lovely pins and ear rings to go with each dress. Please know that she will be remembered with love and I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Lin Williams
There is a big smile today in
There is a big smile today in heaven. At The White Pearly gates they called for Fran R, And who would know Frances Raysor and Frances Retttew Would both step up and enter together. Two long time friends. God bless both of them. Always enjoyed going over to Vernie and Frances house as a little boy.
Condolences to the family of Fran Rettew
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Fran's loved ones. She was a lovely person and a dear friend of my mother, Anne Mendenhall. We always enjoyed her company and I am sure my Mother will be happy to be reunited with her in Heaven. She will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Pete Mendenhall and Judy Mendenhall Nielsen
We are so sorry to hear about
We are so sorry to hear about Frances. I have spent many a great family reunion and picnic at he home near Westwood. We are on a trip to Richmond Virginia on Friday to see our granddaughter play in a volleyball tournament. We are sorry to miss Frances' viewing and funeral. My love to all the family.
Denny & Ruby, Please accept
Denny & Ruby, Please accept our condolences for your mother. I am sorry I could not make the services on that Friday. I had just seen her at a
Christmas program that was being performed at PJP Elementary school. Our 1 grandson was in the band. She looked great. It was always a pleasure to chat with her when my folks were also at Heatherwood.
Hope you are both fine and enjoying retirement as we are. Take care!
Fred and Marnie