Obituary of Irene D. Wakefield

Mrs. Irene D. Wakefield, 82, formerly of Titusville, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Oakwood Heights in Oil City. Irene was born in Stumph Creek, PA on December 14, 1932 to the late Russell and Helen Lesko Henry. She married Mr. Joseph Wakefield on February 27, 1960 in Erie, who preceded her in death on January 8, 2001. Irene was a member of St. Titus Church. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, and spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly. Irene is survived by three daughters, Anita Spik and husband Michael of Pittsburgh, Denise Bair and husband Dale of Titusville, and Brenda Saxton and husband Ken of Pleasantville; five grandchildren, David Spik and wife Jaime of Pittsburgh, Katie Snyder and husband Brad, Tyler Saxton and wife Kayla, Shane Bair and wife Jenn, and Kylie Bair and fiancé Jake Dunham-Ash all of Titusville; seven great grandchildren, Zander, Teagan, Alaina, Ethan, Carley, Kaylee, and Callie; and a brother George Henry and wife Karen of Titusville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son, Craig Gustafson; two sisters, Rose Atkinson and Esther Covell; and four brothers, Andrew, John, Edward, and Russell Henry. No public calling hours or service will be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to a charity of one’s choice.