Carol Lucille (Davis) Ball, age 77, resident of 24574 Pinewoods Road, Cambridge Springs, PA, passed away at Edinboro Manor on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, while recovering from multiple surgeries that she underwent in early February.
Born in Meadville, PA on September 19, 1936, Carol was the daughter of the late Clifford A. and M. Isobel (Schlosser) Davis of Venango. She married her best friend, Richard F. (Dick) Ball on October 25, 1958 and he survives.
A 1954 graduate of Cambridge Springs High School and a 1959 graduate of Edinboro State Teachers College, she taught at Cambridge Springs Elementary School for 20 years where she is fondly remembered for her annual Christmas and Mother’s day programs.
Carol was a former Sunday School Superintendent, Secretary and Treasurer of the Rockdale Cemetery Association for 12 years, member of the Meadville Grottoettes where she was President in 1999, a life member of the Crawford County Retired Teachers, and member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. In addition, Carol was a member of both the Millers Station United Methodist Church and the Newmansville Free Methodist Church.
Carol was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She liked camping in Newsmanville, mowing the lawn, working on the farm, playing the piano and organ, doing embroidery, gaming, and eating out.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years; one son – Cris and his wife, Pamela; two daughters – Lori Bogda and her husband, Craig and Lisa Tucci and her husband, Jeffrey all of Capp Road in Venango; eight grandchildren – Keisha, Kyle and Kirk Ball; Adam and Erin Bogda; Jamie (Tucci) Seebald and Jason and Kristy Tucci; 7 great grandchildren – Gage Johnson, Hailey, Alexis, Caleb and Caden Ball, Zachary Ball, Evan Seebald, and another great grandchild – Parker Tucci, due to be born in May; a brother – C. Ronald Davis of Venango; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother – George E. Davis and a niece – Susan Davis.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Avenue, Cambridge Springs on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Reverend Bryon Switala, pastor of the Millers Station United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Millers Station Cemetery where committal services will be conducted by Reverend Jeff Bobin, pastor of Cambridge Springs United Methodist Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Millers Station United Methodist Church % John Phillips, 23334 Mackey Hill Road, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
Dear Dick and Family,
We are SO sorry for the loss of Carol she was a wonderful person and one of our favorite teachers, and a wonderful friend of my parents. Our hearts go out to each of you and know that you are all loved.
Prayers and Love,
Derwood and Cheri Brady and Jamie
Dear Dick and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carol was such a lovely person and we thoroughly enjoyed her company when we would get together during the “Riverside” days.
We are very sorry that we were not able to attend any of the services, but we were with you in spirit. May God bless you in the days ahead and give you strength and comfort. Carol is in his embrace.
Love,
John and Meg Britton and family
Dear Craig, Lori and family,
Sorry to learn of Carol’s ongoing illness and of her passing. She would always wear a smile whenever I ran into her from time to time. I am sure you feel the large circle of family and friends who have you in their thoughts. As our family continues to grow in number, we also have missing links that are no longer with us. For times such as these reminds us of such!!
A hug of sympathy to all.
Fondly,
Cousin Theresa (Mitchell) Parillo
To the Ball Family
I am sorry for the lost of your grandmother, what a wonderful family she and her
husband have . My God be with all of you in this time,guide you ,comfort you.
Take Care
Ronda megat
Very sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
My sympathy and condolences to the family. Carol was a favorite of my mom and dad’s. She was a remarkable lady, and always ready for a visit when I ran into her. Her family stories and help with the Schlosser genealogy were a great help to me. She will be missed.
Nancy
Uncle Richard, Cris, Lori, & Lisa and extended family. We were so sad to hear about Aunt Carol. We so wish we could of made it home to see everyone. I am not able to get off from my work. But please know not a day goes by that you all are not in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that Aunt Carol is happy and pain free in heaven with Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and Susie. And we will see them all again someday. Love to everyone! I will be sending a memorial to your church as requested. God bless you all!