1931
Pearl
2022
Pearl Young
September 25, 1931 — September 13, 2022
Pearl Richie Young
September 25, 1931 - September 13, 2022
Pearl Young, formerly of Coudersport, PA passed away at 90, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem, PA of Alzheimer's.
Strong, generous, helpful, loyal, and fun are a few words to describe Pearl; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, companion and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Pearl was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth McAuliffe Richie. Preceding Pearl in death is her son Jim, companion Vern Howard, and former husband William Young. She survived her seven brothers: Elmer, Joseph, Ben, Ivan, Norman, Sherman, Ernst, and five sisters: Mae, Mildred, Viola, Miriam and Dorothy.
Surviving are daughter Kay (Chris) Reese of Julian, PA and son Jay (Vita) Young of Allentown, PA, and granddaughters Lindsay Young Schurig and Samantha Young Lee of California. Also, surviving are three granddaughters in Pennsylvania: Rachel Reese St. John, Sarah Reese Rendos and Kaitlin Young. She is survived by three great-granddaughters: Anna Rendos, Leisel Young, Palmer Lee, great-grandson David Rendos, and many nephews and nieces.
Pearl spent her youth on a family farm between White Haven and Weatherly in Carbon County. Rather than being inside doing housework, she preferred working with the animals and waiting for her dad to return home from the mines. This time gave her wonderful stories about life during the depression and World War II.
She attended the Laurytown School and graduated from Weatherly Area High School. Pearl was employed as a nanny in Philadelphia and later with Bell Telephone in Harrisburg.
She moved to Potter County in the early 1950’s and started a family. She was later employed by Midland Optical, then became Potter County’s first Domestic Relations Officer. Pearl was called a “hard worker for the people of Potter County”.
Pearl was a member of Coudersport Presbyterian church and served as a deacon for many years. She enjoyed time as a dedicated volunteer for the Potter County Historical Society and Order of Eastern Star.
Feeding and watching birds, especially her beloved cardinals, walking, and doing jigsaw puzzles were hobbies.
Anyone wishing to commemorate Pearl may donate to the Potter County Historical Society.
A funeral Service will be held on September 23, 2022 at Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Visitation is 10:00 to 11:00, with a service at 11:00. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at .
September 25, 1931 - September 13, 2022
Pearl Young, formerly of Coudersport, PA passed away at 90, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem, PA of Alzheimer's.
Strong, generous, helpful, loyal, and fun are a few words to describe Pearl; mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, companion and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Pearl was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth McAuliffe Richie. Preceding Pearl in death is her son Jim, companion Vern Howard, and former husband William Young. She survived her seven brothers: Elmer, Joseph, Ben, Ivan, Norman, Sherman, Ernst, and five sisters: Mae, Mildred, Viola, Miriam and Dorothy.
Surviving are daughter Kay (Chris) Reese of Julian, PA and son Jay (Vita) Young of Allentown, PA, and granddaughters Lindsay Young Schurig and Samantha Young Lee of California. Also, surviving are three granddaughters in Pennsylvania: Rachel Reese St. John, Sarah Reese Rendos and Kaitlin Young. She is survived by three great-granddaughters: Anna Rendos, Leisel Young, Palmer Lee, great-grandson David Rendos, and many nephews and nieces.
Pearl spent her youth on a family farm between White Haven and Weatherly in Carbon County. Rather than being inside doing housework, she preferred working with the animals and waiting for her dad to return home from the mines. This time gave her wonderful stories about life during the depression and World War II.
She attended the Laurytown School and graduated from Weatherly Area High School. Pearl was employed as a nanny in Philadelphia and later with Bell Telephone in Harrisburg.
She moved to Potter County in the early 1950’s and started a family. She was later employed by Midland Optical, then became Potter County’s first Domestic Relations Officer. Pearl was called a “hard worker for the people of Potter County”.
Pearl was a member of Coudersport Presbyterian church and served as a deacon for many years. She enjoyed time as a dedicated volunteer for the Potter County Historical Society and Order of Eastern Star.
Feeding and watching birds, especially her beloved cardinals, walking, and doing jigsaw puzzles were hobbies.
Anyone wishing to commemorate Pearl may donate to the Potter County Historical Society.
A funeral Service will be held on September 23, 2022 at Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Visitation is 10:00 to 11:00, with a service at 11:00. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at .
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