Obituary of Edna Mae Covell
Mrs. Edna Mae Covell, 94, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Titusville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Pleasantville on October 2, 1924 to the late Elmer and Grace Lowers Anthony.
She graduated from Pleasantville High School, class of 1942.
Edna married Harold Covell on July 10, 1944 in Titusville. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1976. She helped Harold build the home that she lived in for sixty-five years.
She worked at the A&P Grocery store, Coburn’s Bakery, Advance Dry Cleaners, and for several years helped care for the elderly in their homes.
Edna enjoyed camping, bird watching, traveling, crocheting, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Dempsey of Meadville; a son, Daniel Covell and wife Shelley of Titusville; a son in law, Chris Whitman of Centerville; nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Grace Corey, Elma Zaremba, both of Titusville, and Jane Mitchell of North East; three brothers, George Anthony of Titusville, Larry Anthony and wife Bobbi of Mill Village, and Harold Anthony of Pleasantville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn “Katie” Whitman and a son, Roger Covell; a great grandson, Joshua Dempsey; two sisters, Iona Vanderhoof and Vivian Anthony; five brothers, Lawrence, Walter, Robert, Lloyd, and David Anthony; and a son in law, Theodore Dempsey.
Friends and family may call at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home, 203 E. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354, on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 11 AM to 1 PM, with the funeral service to follow with Rev. William Hopkins officiating.
Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 406 W. Oak Street, Titusville, PA 16354.
