Violet “Vi” Ahlquist, 94, of Russell, PA., died Wednesday
morning, February 8, 2017 at her residence after an illness of the
past year and a half. She was born June 21, 1922 in Warren, PA.
Violet was the daughter of Harry and Daisy Mae Warner Harvey.
She was a Warren Area resident most of her entire life and had
lived 7 years in Findley Lake, N.Y. Vi was a 1940 graduate of
Warren High School. She was a member of the First Lutheran
Church, served on the church Altar Guild for 17 years, member of
the Ruth Circle, former choir member, served as a Sunday School
Teacher. She was a member of the Order of the Amaranth,
Philomel Club, Life member of the Girl Scouts of America, where
she was a former Board of Directors member of the Penn Lakes
Girl Scout Council and a member of the Trefoil Connection. She
was also a member of the Findley Lake Girl Scouts
Neighborhood, a former volunteer at Warren General Hospital as
a Gray Lady. Vi was the matriarch of her family, who were the
fabric of her life.
She is survived by her 3 children – Rebecca “Becky” Mickle and
husband, Gary whom made a home for Vi in Russell, PA., Mary
Hofer and husband, Richard of Mentor, OH., Bruce Ahlquist of
Findley Lake, N.Y., 6 Grandchildren – Jodi Holland of Johnstown,
PA., Scott Mickle of Middletown, PA., Todd Hofer of Stow, OH.,
Emily Gausman of Warren, PA., Eric Hofer of Erie, PA., Hillary
Ahlquist of Pittsburgh, PA., 5 Great Grandchildren – Jack &
Natalie Holland of Johnstown, PA., Chloe Mickle of San Diego,
CA., Aaron & Andrew Gausman of Warren, PA., 4 Step Great
Grandchildren – Tommy, Mary and Christopher Okicki of Stow,
OH., Jack Jones of Penn State, PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 66 years, F. Walter “Walt” Ahlquist whom she
married August 14, 1943 at First Lutheran Church, Warren, PA.,
who died August 28, 2009.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 1 to 3
P.M. and at First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Ave., Warren,
PA., on Monday, February 13, 2017 from 10 to 11:00 A.M.
followed by a funeral and committal service by Rev. Jeffrey
Ewing, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland
Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through
First Lutheran Church, earmarked for their music program or
Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Street, Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
Rebecca, Gary, Mary, Richard, and Bruce;
Jo-Ann and I send our condolences on the death of your mother. We thank her for her service to the First Lutheran Church, Warren County, and nurturing a fine family.
Zeno F. Henninger
Brunswick, Maine
Mary, Bruce, and Rebecca,
I was so sorry to read the news about your Mom. She will always be in your hearts, but it is a loss that never goes away.
You are all in my thoughts. I feel like I have known your family most of my life, since Walt was our family insurance man. I was lucky to have graduated from WAHS, with Mary, and met Bruce at the Blue Heron.
peace and a smile.
The Ahlquist Family
We are so sorry for your loss and we want you to know that our hearts are with you during this difficult time. I have very fond memories of both of your parents. I especially remember how “Aunt Vi” was always present in my life, confirmation, graduation and wedding memories and the Girl Scout years. Prayers of peace as you journey through your loss.
Dear Mary and Family,
The Findley Lake United Methodist Church is praying for you all to have God’s peace and comfort during this time. May the love and eternal hope of Jesus sustain you today and always.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Dave Cooke
We just learned of Vi’s passing today and send our condolences. Our prayers are with her family. She was a great woman and friend to my mother.