Alma E. "Sis" Mendenhall

Alma E. Mendenhall, or "Sis" as some know her, 81, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 6th.

Alma was born on May 6, 1934 in Parkesburg, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Forrest and Mary (Killian) Criswell.  She is survived by her children, Elwood F. husband of Dale of Gordonville, Jean wife of the late Vincent Lechner of Peach Bottom, Walter of Ephrata, Alan husband of Jacque of Westwood; her brother, Donald Criswell of Galeton; Joseph Killian of Wagontown, whom she thought of as a son; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.  Alma was preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Mendenhall, granddaughter, Jennifer Mendenhall and sister, Helen Howe.

Alma was a lifetime member of the Lady's Auxiliary of Martins Corner Fire Company as well as the historian for the Killian reunion.  She had been married for forty years to the late Elwood H. Mendenhall.  Alma was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend and she will be deeply missed by all of her loved ones.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg followed by interment at the Georgetown Methodist Cemetery of Georgetown.  The viewing will be held on both Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 6 until 8 PM and again on Thursday morning from 10 until the time of the service.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com