Jennie F. Lester, of Warren, PA. died Thursday morning, March 14, 2013. She was born in Kushequa, McKean Co., a daughter of the late Giulio and Mary Seri Frattali. She was a resident of Warren since 1954. She was a graduate of Hamlin Township High School in McKean Co., and the former Westbrook Commercial Academy, Olean, N.Y., She began her secretarial career at J.H. Williams & Co., Buffalo, N.Y. After several years she returned to her home town in Kushequa, PA. and was secretary in the offices of E. Kent Kane and Kane Industrial Gas. Upon her marriage she and her husband, moved to Harrisburg where she was a secretary in the offices of the American Oil Company. Upon moving to Warren in 1954 she was a legal secretary in the offices of Stewart and Swanson and later in the offices of Swanson, Bevevino and Millin, retiring in 1987. She later joined the offices of Whirley Industries as a personnel assistant, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conewango Valley Country Club, serving as board secretary for several years, a former member of the Warren Women’s Club and Warren Players Club. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald V. Lester whom she married in St. Joseph’s Church in Mt. Jewett, McKean Co., on June 1, 1946, and a son, Gary R. Lester and his wife, Penny Sweetland Lester of Warren, PA., 2 Sisters – Rita Matter and her husband, Donald of Timonium, Md., Josephine Magnuson and her husband, Robert of Kane, PA., a nephew, four nieces, two great nieces and two great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister – Melvina Chrisman and a nephew, Roger Chrisman. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 2 to 4 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday, March 18, 2013 at St. Joseph R.C. Church at 10:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Hale Cemetery, Akeley, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph Church Educational Center, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365 or a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Our sincere sympathy to Don and Gary.
Our sincere sympathy to Family.
While we are saddened by the loss of one of our dearest friends we know she is now in Gods hands looking over us and being Jen. We are left with the memories of the many, many good times we had since we first met in !977. Our condolences to Don, Gary and Penny.
Vince and Joanne
We adored Jen. Our sincere sympathy to Don, Gary and Penny. Maybe she and my mother have already started a game of Gin. She will be missed.
Kerry and Sean Abbott
Our sincere sympathy to Don, Gary & Penny. Loved playing Gin with her.
Arthur just wrote and let me know about Jen. My deepest sympathy to you Don, Gary, and Penny.
Jen has always been special to me since I was a youngster and used to go to Dad’s office. Her smile and good nature cheered me up. She’d bring out the special coloring book that was kept at the office.
My prayers are with all of you. Much love, Katie
Jen was a good friend of my Parents. I send my sincerest sympathy to Don. I picture my Mom Eileen and Jen starting up a gin game, and their friends, coming to join in,
Sheila