Anna R. Jewell

Anna R. Jewell, 97, of Roaring Spring, formerly of East Freedom, passed away Sunday February 20, 2022 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born February 18, 1925 in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Harry D. and Mary A. (Brumbaugh) Miller. She married Roy E. Jewell Sr. on Jan. 21, 1945, in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.

Surviving are 4 daughters, Nancy Mobley and husband Don Bookhammer, Pauline Grace & husband, Roger and Sandra Norris all of Roaring Spring, and Barbara Jewell of Martinsburg, 8 grandchildren: Kim Poorman, Michael Mobley, Stephanie Kensinger, Anna Heidler, Lisa Karacz, Tracy Foor, Terra Gartman and Stacy Wold and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Roy Edward Jewell Jr., 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

Anna was a 1944 graduate of Claysburg High School and worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in Washington D.C., during WW II.

She was a member of the Claysburg Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday School and served as Deacon. She was a volunteer at the Nason Hospital Snack Bar for 55 years, The Village at Morrisons Cove Snack Bar and Ladies Auxiliary and the Claysburg Food Bank. She quilted at the Claysburg Church of the Brethren, Christ Lutheran Church, Claysburg and First Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, and visited all 50 States, Mexico, Canada and Nova Scotia, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, and her church family.

Friends will be received from 10 A.M. until the noon funeral service on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at the Claysburg Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Ronald Bashore officiating. Interment at Alto-Reste Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Claysburg Food Bank c/o Delores Helsel 371 Cottontown Rd. Claysburg, PA 16625.

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