Barbara June Dennis, age 69, resident of 223 Poplar Street, Meadville, PA died unexpectedly at Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA. She had been in failing health. Born on April 22, 1939 in Meadville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Martin Rickert and Faye Miller Rickert and had lived most of her life in Meadville.
Barb was an accomplished seamstress and some years ago worked for Weldon’s Clothing in Meadville and at various other sporting apparel companies located in several States in which she had previously resided. She won the grand champion quilter at the Crawford County Fair in 2005. In addition to quilting, Barb enjoyed computer gaming.
Preceding Barb in death was her husband, Ike Dennis and a granddaughter – Adrianne Seber. She is survived by three sisters – Gladys Slingluff of Guys Mills; Oleatha Davis of Meadville; and Charlotte Newhard of Meadville; a daughter – Judy Thorson and her husband, Olaf of Lavernia, TX; and a son – Harold Seber, Jr and his wife, Nancy of Townville; Also surviving are two granddaughters – Melissa Rust of Lavernia, TX and Darryl Rust of Wasilla, AL; and a great grandchild – Justin Rust.
There are no visiting hours or funeral services being planned. Memorial gifts may be made to Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, PA 16335.