Evelyn L. Host, 83, a resident of Cambridge Warren, Warren, PA. and formerly of Wrightsville, PA. died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Warren General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Clarion County on May 13, 1929 the daughter of the late Clement S. (Toot) and Mabel Kaness Gesin. She married Alvin B. Host on October 16, 1948 at the Washington Methodist Church. Evelyn worked and raised her family on the farm in Corry, PA. for many years. The family then moved to Lottsville, PA. and she operated Host’s Grocery, then retired and moved to Wrightsville, PA. She loved going on the yearly trips with her daughter’s, especially where there was a body of water and little craft shops where she shopped until she dropped. She would listen for hours to her music and spark up the dinner table with her humor. She enjoyed collecting a large number of Tea Pots, she was an avid crocheter and seamstress. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin B. Host who died August 9, 1999, a brother – Clyde E. (Dick) Gesin. Surviving are two daughters – Sandra A. (Robert) Nelson of Warren, PA., and Sherry E. (Timothy G.) Curry of Tiona, PA., one son – Dell A. Host of Hanover, PA., Her grandchildren, Carrie E. Nelson of Pittsburgh, PA., Michael T. (Melanie) Curry of Warren, PA., Matthew D. (Jodi) Curry of Homer City, PA., Rachel S. Host, Crystal R. Host, Katie N. Host, Melanie E (Christopher) Ross all of Hanover, PA., Three great grandchildren – Amberly, Alva and Chase Curry, a sister – Dixie Schrum of Lickinsville, PA., several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a funeral and committal service will be conducted Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Kevin Peace, Elder with the Warren Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, officiating. Interment will be in Wrightsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Dell, Sandy, and Sherry, you and your families all have our deepest sympathy. I have so many wonderful memories of your mother; and as she always told me if it wasn’t for them Bill and I would have never meet. Sorry that we are not going to be able to come to the funeral; but hope to see you this summer when Bill and I move back to the Warren area for our retirement.
We were do sorry to read of Evelyn’s passing. Think of your family whenever we go by your old house! So many of our classmates are losing their moms, us included . You re in our thoughts and prayers.
I first met Evelyn a few years ago when she moved into my neighborhood. She was a pleasant and upbeat person and I always looked forward to chatting with her. She was proud of the improvements her son had in her house and looked forward to his visits. I will miss her but am very glad I knew her.
Sincerely,
Linda Steele