OBIT: Theda May (CONNOR) PILE, 2003, Friedens, Somerset County, PA
  
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  PILE
  
  Theda May (Connor) Pile, 82, of Friedens, went to be with the Lord on
  Dec. 8, 2003, at home.  Born May 26, 1921, in Wellscreek, the daughter
  of the late Charles and Myrtle (James) Connor.  Theda is survived by
  husband, Robert J. Pile, to whom she was married 62 years.  She is
  also survived by children Linda Schrock, Friedens, Barbara Goehring,
  wife of Michael Goehring, Pensacola, Fla., and Rev. James Pile and
  wife Sharay, Sanra Clarita, Calif.  There are 10 grandchildren:
  Jennifer Knepper and husband Mark, Listie; Eric Schrock and wife
  Holly, Newtown Square; Julie Wicklund and husband David, Minneapolis,
  Minn.; Erin Schrock, Friedens; Ryan Goehring and wife Jenny, Oley; Ann
  Ferguson and husband Tony, Pensacola, Fla.; and Shannon, Heather,
  Bobby and Bethany Pile, Santa Clarita. Calif.  There are 10
  great-grandchildren: Emily, Andrew, Rebecca and Bethany Knepper,
  Listie; Benjamin and Maggie Schrock, Newtown Square; Alyssa and Jakan
  Goehring, Oley; and Carissa and Connor Ferguson, Pensacola, Fla.  Theda
  is the sister of Violet (Connor) Mostoller-Ames, Ft. Meyers, Fla., and
  George Connor, Palm Springs, Calif.  She was a 1938 graduate of
  Somerset Township High School, employee of U.S. Naval Dept. during
  World War II, and retired restaurateur of Pine Grill Restaurant of
  Somerset.  She was a member of Somerset Christian and Missionary
  Alliance Church, and former member of Friedens Lutheran Church, where
  she taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir for 50 years.
  Theda was also a member of Friedens Mothers' Club.  Theda took her
  greatest joy in being a wife and mother.  She was completely
  involved in her children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's
  lives.  She enjoyed being a homemaker, baking, sewing, and taking care
  of her family.  She loved people and giving and serving others. Theda
  had an extensive card and letter ministry.  A memorial service will be
  held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Somerset Missionary Alliance
  Church, Route 281 North.  Rev. James Vandervort and Rev. James Pile
  officiating.  A time to greet the family will immediately follow the
  service at the church.  A private family viewing will be held at
  Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown.  Interment, Friedens Lutheran
  Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to New Day, 137 Missoura
  St., Somerset, Pa,. 15501, or Birthright of Somerset, P.O. Box 94,
  Somerset, Pa., 15501, or Grace to You, 28001 Harrison Pky., Valencia,
  Calif., 91355.
  
  Daily American, December 9, 2003
  
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