March
28,
1918
28,
1918
March
26,
2016
26,
2016
Genevieve M. “Billie” Castle
SMETHPORT- Genevieve M. “Billie” Castle, 97, of Smethport and formerly Midland County, Michigan, passed away Saturday (Mar. 26, 2016) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born Mar. 28, 1918, in Aiken, PA, she was a daughter of George and Olive Jones Lauer.
Genevieve had worked as a kitchen supervisor with the Pine Crest Home, Midland County, MI, for many years before her retirement.
Mrs. Castle was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church of Smethport.
She enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening, bird watching, playing cards, and bingo. When Genevieve was younger she was three times Michigan State Bowling Champ.
Surviving are a son, Michael A. (Debra) Castle of Shepard, MI; a daughter, Katherine M. (Mark) Schefsky of Farwell, MI; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles McKeirnan of Smethport; three sisters, Anna Pettonati of Silver Springs, MD, Julia Faes of Crosby, PA, Patricia Perine of Sharon, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Thomas McKeirnan, and two sisters, Georgia Zmikley and Margaret Jeffcoat.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Katherine M. Schefsky
224 Hatchery Rd.
Farwell, MI 48622
SMETHPORT- Genevieve M. “Billie” Castle, 97, of Smethport and formerly Midland County, Michigan, passed away Saturday (Mar. 26, 2016) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born Mar. 28, 1918, in Aiken, PA, she was a daughter of George and Olive Jones Lauer.
Genevieve had worked as a kitchen supervisor with the Pine Crest Home, Midland County, MI, for many years before her retirement.
Mrs. Castle was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church of Smethport.
She enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening, bird watching, playing cards, and bingo. When Genevieve was younger she was three times Michigan State Bowling Champ.
Surviving are a son, Michael A. (Debra) Castle of Shepard, MI; a daughter, Katherine M. (Mark) Schefsky of Farwell, MI; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles McKeirnan of Smethport; three sisters, Anna Pettonati of Silver Springs, MD, Julia Faes of Crosby, PA, Patricia Perine of Sharon, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Thomas McKeirnan, and two sisters, Georgia Zmikley and Margaret Jeffcoat.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Katherine M. Schefsky
224 Hatchery Rd.
Farwell, MI 48622
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