Katie Lee Bissell Guseman, age 28, resident of 180 Walker Drive, Meadville, PA, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Meadville Medical Center in Meadville, PA after an illness of about one year. Katie lived in Meadville for the past five years and formerly was of Cambridge Springs. She was a daughter of Corann Bissell Snyder and the step daughter of Mike Snyder both residents of Woodcockboro, Saegertown, PA. On August 8, 2008 she married Donald Paul Guseman, Jr and he survives.
Katie graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in the Class of 2001. For the past four years she has been employed by Chovy’s Italian Restaurant in Meadville as assistant manager. Being the mother of four children – Jada, Owen, Avalin, and Ethan Guseman, apart from work, she dedicated herself, together with her husband, to raising their children in a good home. She was a very caring, loving, person who had a big heart. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her husband – Donald Guseman of Meadville; their four children; her mother – Corann; and her step father – Mike Snyder, Katie is survived by her father – Gary Powell of Meadville; a sister – Amber Snyder of Woodcockboro and a brother – Melvin “M J” Snyder serving in the US Navy. Several aunts and uncles also survive. Preceding her in death was a 10 month old son – Keagan Blair Lentz who died January 11, 2004.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambrige Springs on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. Reverend Tyrone Steales, pastor of Beacon Liberty Street Temple Church of God in Christ of Meadville, will officiate. Interment will take place in Mitchell Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Guseman family % the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
Love you mom
its going to be 6 years since i last heard my moms voice 6 years since I’ve been able to tell her i love her and hold her but i know she is in a better place i love and miss you Katie
I met Katie when I worked at Chovy’s for a short time last summer. She was one of the few servers there who was patient, encouraging, and friendly to someone new to the job like me. Although I can’t say I knew her well, I’m very shocked and saddened by her death. She will indeed be greatly missed.
I are so sorry to hear about Katie’s passing, she will be greatly missed. I have such fond memories of Katie from high school. Rest In Peace Katie.
We are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing she is with God and others who love her. God bless.
I would like to extend my Sympathy to Katies Mother and Step Father and all
her family. I knew Katie since she was a small child. I had her in Sunday School Class when she was very young. She was also in school with my Granddaughter who graduated from Cambridge Springs High School. Katie will be missed by all who knew her.
We Would like to offer our condolences to the family of Katie,
She was a very kind and gentle person . Was very pleasant to be around at the softball games she always had me laughing. She will always be remembered and never forgotten . We pray deeply for her children, husband and all other family members and friends during this time of grief. Please know if there is anything we can do to help the family because we will do the best that we can. She is sleeping beautifully and in a place where sickness is not I know she has her wings because she already had them when she was here. Katie You are missed by us all but we will see you again .
Corann and family,
I am very saddened to learn of your recent loss. Katie was so young, leaving us all to question “why?” I will pray for you all as you grieve in the days, months and years ahead. May the memories of Katie and the support of those who love you bring you comfort and peace.
I remember Katie as a young girl, when she would come play with my daughter Tiffany. She was a genuinly sweet honest girl. It was an honor knowing such a good upstanding person. I am sure parents and family were very proud of her, and rightly so. I offer you my thoughts and prayers and may she blessed to her highest and devine best. God Bless you all to you highest and devine best also. May God’s stregnth and love be with you in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathies to all of you. It is indeed a great loss! I will remember her smile, her love of family, and her sweet disposition. She was a treasure to all who knew her.
I am so sorry for your loss, She was such a nice and wonderful person. She was so full of life when i saw her. I send lots of hugs for jada,Owen, avalin, and eathan.You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Katie was an awesome person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do to help please don’t hesitate to ask. She will be missed. May she live forever in your hearts. Hugs and kisses to Jada,Owen,Avalin, and Eathan we love ya and are here for you always.
Katie was such an exuberant vivacious girl. My love and support to her family and friends-especially her beautiful children. As a high scholl student, Katie’s laughter was often in our home-what a fun, silly,adorable young woman she was.She will be missed.
I am so sorry, Katie was a wonderful person. And all who knew her will always have good memories of her! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!