Obituary of Alan A. Ongley

Alan A. Ongley, 66, of Pittsfield passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Alan was born on November 22, 1954, in Titusville to Pauline (Dean) Ongley and the late Alfred Ongley.

He was a graduate of Youngsville High School, 1972.

Alan worked his entire life in the timber industry.

He served for many years on the Warren County Christian School board, was a member of the Pleasantville Free Methodist Church and former Eldred Township Supervisor.

Alan will be remembered for his quick wit and willingness to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his second wife, Jacalyn (Wightman) Ongley of Pittsfield who he married October 12, 1991. He is also survived by his children, Jerrod Ongley of Pittsfield, Janell Yorkowitz and husband Christopher of Shelby, OH; numerous foster children; his brother, Jimmy Ongley and wife Judi of Pleasantville; his sisters, Sandi Kemp and husband Rick of Grand Valley, Sue Ongley and Judy Paulich and husband John of Pleasantville, Gayle Beers and husband Randy of Grand Valley; sister-in-law, Kathy Gross and husband Rod of Lewis Run, Pa; those cherishing the memories of Alan are, Jim Slocum of Spartansburg, Ray and Roxann Wile of Centerville, Guy Carpenter of Louisville, KY, Wendy and Scott Derexson of Circleville, OH, Lori and Dan Brison of Sioux Falls, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alan was also reunited in heaven with his first wife Vonnie (Carpenter) Ongley and his sister, Kathy Slocum.  

Friends may call at the Pleasantville Free Methodist Camp Tabernacle, 260 Third St, Pleasantville, PA 16341 on Friday from 4 to 7 pm with the funeral service to be conducted from the Tabernacle on Saturday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Joe Stafford officiating.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Warren County Christian School, PO Box 212 Youngsville, PA 16371; Edinboro Camp and Retreat Center, 12490 Fry Rd., Edinboro, PA 16412.