Obituary of Elwin A. Van Cise, Jr.

Elwin A. Van Cise, Jr., 75, of Grand Valley, passed away Wednesday evening March 31, 2021 at the Titusville Area Hospital.

            Elwin was born on July 10, 1945 in Titusville, PA a son to the late Elwin A. Van Cise Sr., and Helen Eggleston Loker.  He was married to Diana Wright on August 2, 1963 in Enterprise.

            Elwin was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1963.  He was employed as a union representative for AFSCME from where he retired.  He was previously employed by PennDOT for 20 years.

            Elwin was a member of the Enterprise United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife, hunting, the outdoors, gardening, and riding his motorcycle.

            He is survived by his wife of Grand Valley; four children, Teresa Horta and husband Larry of El Campo, TX, Todd Van Cise and wife Tina of Grand Valley, Matt Van Cise and wife Cathie of Brookville, Amanda Facchine and husband Chris of Weedville; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Dana Van Cise and wife Ann of Julian, PA, and Craig Loker of Titusville; three sisters, Gloria Frank of Mesa, AZ, Vanessa Nations of St. Clair, MO, and Dreama Watta and husband Jim of Indiana, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            No public calling hours will be observed.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.