Obituary of Janet Gilson Mealy McCarty

Mrs. Janet Gilson Mealy McCarty, 95, formerly of Titusville, and a resident of the Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown for the past 4 years, passed away at 1:05 AM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Mrs. McCarty was born on May 16, 1921, in Oil Creek Twp., Crawford County, to the late Harry H. and Irma Ongley Gilson. She was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1942. Janet was formerly employed by Struthers Wells, Titusville Area Hospital, and as an independent saleswoman for Avon products. She was involved in a full-time ministry with her 2nd husband during the late 70’s and 80’s in Kentucky and Tennessee. Janet moved back to Titusville in May of 1990 to be with her family. She also enjoyed cooking and entertaining friends. Janet is survived by her son, Ronald B. Mealy and wife Kimberly of Leland, NC; a daughter-in-law, Patricia P. Mealy of Titusville; 3 grandchildren, Michael Mealy and partner, Monica Ramos of Copenhagen, Denmark, Christen Campbell and husband William of Clarion, Brianne Race and husband Jeremy of Leland, NC; a great grandson of Leland, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur L. Mealy whom she married on Sept. 22, 1944, and preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1962. She then married Harold R. McCarty on Nov. 16, 1973, until his death on Feb. 9, 1988. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Eleanor who died in infancy; a son, James Mealy; a granddaughter, Lisa Ann Mealy; 2 brothers, Herman and Howard Gilson; and 2 sisters, Arlene Maginnis and Eyla Balas. No calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be conducted at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2 PM with Elder Boyd Bush, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 23526 Titusville Rd., Titusville, PA 16354.