Obituary of Brian P Gisewhite

Brian P. Gisewhite, 39, of Centerville passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at 7:30 PM at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

               Brian was born on August 8, 1980 in Meadville to Ellie Pongratz and Michael Shevitz. He married Shasta Manross on September 28, 2002.

               He was a graduate of Meadville High School, class of 1998.

               Brian worked at Walmart, Advantage Sales and Marketing, and was last employed at Frito-Lay in Meadville.

               He was a volunteer for Maplewood PTO for 10 years, and was on the Penncrest School Board for the past year.

               Brian was a family man and volunteered many hours of his time for his children.

               He is survived by his wife Shasta of Centerville; two children, Sebastian and Charisma both of Centerville; his mother Ellie Pongratz and companion Gary Fields of Maryland, and his father Michael Shevitz and wife Suzi of Franklin; three brothers, Jack Pongratz of Meadville, Capt. Jacob Shevitz and wife Debbie of Fort Bragg, NC, and  Cpl. Quentin Shevitz and wife Samantha of Franklin; a sister Beth Pongratz of Meadville; his mother in law Gloria Manross of Titusville and father in law Dan Manross and companion Roberta Janson of Titusville; a sister in law Shelby Cancilla and husband Joe of Waterford; and several nieces and nephews.

               Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Merle and Elizabeth Gisewhite; paternal grandparents, Walter Shevitz and Helen Myers; and his step maternal grandparents, Donald and Elaine Jacoby.

               Family and friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Sunday, from 2 to 5 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at 5 PM.

               Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home on behalf of the family at 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, or on Brian’s tribute page at garrettsfuneralhomeinc.com