Obituary of Mae E. Rounsville

Smethport - Mae E. "Betty" Rounsville, 84, of Smethport, died early Saturday morning (July 31, 2010) at her residence in Smethport. She was born Aug. 24, 1925 in Olean, a daughter of William and Alice L. Mansfield O'Brien. On August 24, 1946, in the United Methodist Church of Smethport, she married Richard C. Rounsville, who survives. Mrs. Rounsville was a 1943 graduate of Bradford High School and worked at Backus Company during WWII. She later worked as a cook at the Colonial Hotel in Smethport, retiring in 1987, when she turned 62. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Smethport, the Smethport Fire Dept. Women's Auxiliary, the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 Auxiliary of Smethport, and the VFW Post #2497 Auxiliary of Smethport. She loved to spend time with her family, camping, cooking, and playing with her grandchildren. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter: Karen Rounsville of Smethport, PA three sons: David (Margaret) Rounsville of Crosby, PA, Gary (Joann) Rounsville of Smethport, PA, Donald (Diane) Rounsville of Bradford, PA 13 Grandchildren; 2 Step Grandchildren; 29 Great Grandchildren; 1 Step Great Grandchild; 11 Great Great Grandchildren one sister: Freida June Scanlon of Olean, NY one brother: William (Roma June) O'Brien of Seattle, WA, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport. Funeral and committal services will be held on Wednesday, at 11am, from the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Bob George, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Smethport, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd. St., New York, NY 10016. Online condolences can be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.