Obituary of Richard L. Seeley

Mr. Richard L. “Rich” Seeley, Sr., 76, of 17193 N. Main St. Extension, Pleasantville died at his residence and entered eternal life at 8:05 AM on Monday, October 22, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Seeley was born at the family home in Enterprise on February 10, 1936, to the late Burton and Blanche Wright Seeley. He married Kay L. Hubert on June 14, 1958, at the Sanford United Methodist Church. He attended the Enterprise school. Rich was the owner of Seeley Forest Services, “Coal Oil Johnny’s” Restaurant in Pleasantville, and a co-owner with his son of the former Penn Lumber & Wood. He also worked as a self-employed contractor for Hammermill and Quaker State and was employed by the former Struthers Wells Corp. in Titusville. He was a proud sponsor of many youth baseball and softball teams and was known as the bubble gum man to many kids. He also sponsored Seeley’s bowling team for many years. Mr. Seeley loved the outdoors hunting, fishing, cutting firewood and being in the woods. He also enjoyed playing dominos with a group of his special friends, gardening and pitching horseshoes. Over the years Rich and Kay traveled extensively from coast to coast and from Canada to Key West, FL. He especially enjoyed spending time with his many nieces, nephews, adopted granddaughter and her children and many friends. Rich loved life and was always there to lend a hand to family and friends. He was a member of the Pleasantville Lions Club, Pleasantville United Methodist Church, and Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Mr. Seeley is survived by his wife Kay L. Seeley of Pleasantville; thirteen brothers and sisters, Margaret Wakefield of Titusville, Jack Seeley, Robert Seeley of Pleasantville, Ann Cartney of Titusville, Charlotte Gustafson of Titusville, Alta Webber and husband Robert of Meadville, Virginia Hubert and husband Martin of Centerville, Donald Seeley of Huntingdon, Marilyn Seeley of Erie, Shirley Beers and husband Steven of Titusville, Gloria Grow and husband Harry of Erie, Herbert Seeley, Alice Jones and husband Richard of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. “Dick” Seeley, Jr.; six sisters, Daisey Jones, Marian Paden, Nina Mitchell, Phyllis Keyes, Thelma Postalewait, Stella Millard; and two brothers, Harold Seeley and Burton Seeley, Jr. Friends may call at the Pleasantville United Methodist Church on Thursday from 1:30 to 3:00 PM with the funeral service to follow conducted by Rev. Donald Russell, pastor of the church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, PA 16354, Pleasantville United Methodist Church 472 N. Main St., Pleasantville, PA 16341 or to Pleasantville Recreation Committee 114 W. State St., Pleasantville, PA 16341.