Sara Lou “Sally” Plyler, age 78, of Millcreek Township and formerly of McKean, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at Saint Vincent Health Center. Born in Hawthorne, Pa on August 13, 1935, she was one of three children of Henry and Florine Minich Wiant.
On August 2, 1953, Sally married Ernest E. Plyler and while living in Erie, they started their family before moving to McKean in 1959. As a supportive wife, Sally agreed to partner with her husband in opening a garage door installation business in 1967, now known as Plyler Overhead Door Company. For many years she handled the office duties for the business and worked alongside Ernie as his secretary.
Sally was currently a member of McLane Church in Edinboro, and formerly belonged to McKean United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the McKean Lioness Club, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Albion Chapter, and for the last 20 years she enjoyed spending winters in Leesburg, Fl with Ernie where she could often be found on the golf course.
Family members surviving include her husband Ernie; two children, Terri Taylor and her husband Al of Vacaville, CA, and Jeffrey Plyler and his wife Rhonda of Erie; five grandchildren, Kelli Taylor of Seattle, WA, Katie Taylor of Asheville, NC, Justin Plyler of McKean, Jordan Plyler and wife Kim of Fairview, and Paige Plyler of Erie; also, a great-granddaughter, Lily Plyler, and a step-great-granddaughter, Madison Carlson.
Preceding Sally in death were her parents, a sister, Lois Moore, and a brother, Robert Wiant.
Visiting hours will be at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be there Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Valley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412, or to the American Lung Association.
Jeff, Rhonda & family,
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the memories comfort you at this time. Lynn & Larry Showman
Dear Ernie, Jeff, and Family,
You are all in our hearts and prayers. May God wrap His loving arms of comfort and strength around you.
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.” Leo Buscaglia
Ernie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Ernie, Jeff & Family, Terri & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathy to your entire family. May God be with each of you and comfort you at this time and give you peace in knowing Sally is in the arms of her Savior and suffers no more. We love you all and wish we could be there with you but please know you remain in our prayers and thoughts.
Freddie & Beth
Jeff and the entire plyler family sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with u during this time. Justin shared a beautiful story on fb and I hope those good memories help you all during this time. God bless you.
So very sorry to hear the sad news. You two became such a dear part of my life after I became a part of your family of friends in McKean. I will always treasure the fond memories of Sally. The good times we all had up North and our Florida years. She will certainly be missed but not forgotten. Hope to see you soon.
Dear Ernie and Family, We will remember Sally as a wonderful hostess and a faithful church member. She amazingly could take off a motorcycle helmet and still look great with every hair in place. May the happy memories comfort you. God be with you supplying all your needs. With deepest sympathy, love and prayers.