Wreford G. Greenawalt

Wreford G. Greenawalt, 90, of West Newton, PA died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Westmoreland Manor. He was born December 1, 1928 in West Newton, PA. Son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Highberger) Greenawalt. Wreford was a life long dairy farmer and loved his cows. He was also a bus driver for Yough School District for 40 years. He liked to go to fairs, festivals and tractor pulls. And also enjoyed listening to polkas every Sunday. He is preceded in death by both parents, loving wife Jean Smitley Greenawalt of 66 years, three sons – Wreford Greenawalt Jr., George Greenawalt and Jason Greenawalt, one brother – Raymond Greenawalt, one daughter – Marcy Messner, son in law – Lawrence Davis and grandson Douglas Greenawalt Jr. He is survived by five daughters – Terry Davis, Janice (Arthur) Hepler, Esther (Paul) Kolesar, Lisa (Joseph) Dopplehauer and Allison Greenawalt, two sons – Jeffrey Greenawalt and Douglas (Janice) Greenawalt, two daughter-in-laws – Linda Greenawalt and Kathy Greenawalt, one son-in-law – Barry Messner, three brothers – Howard Greenawalt, Jacob (Ruth) Greenawalt and Daniel (Ruth) Greenawalt, four sisters – Phyllis Pinkney, Elizabeth Goodman, Joyce Furber and Donna (Randy) Budai and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Wednesday October 30, 2019 from 1 – 3 pm at Beatty-Rich Funeral Home, Inc. Rt 136 Madison, PA. Services will follow at 3 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Mostoller officiating. Interment will follow at Madison Union Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to each and every department at Westmoreland Manor for their kindness and help during Wreford’s stay. Also, many thanks to Stephanie and the wonderful caregivers at TLC. It was Wreford’s “home away from home”. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to TLC Adult Care Center 9 Rio Vista Street West Newton, PA 15089.

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