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Obituary of Carolyn McMath, 72

Name of Deceased Carolyn McMath
Age 72
Date of Death 04/28/2012
Date of Birth 02/11/1940
Funeral Home Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., Bellefonte

Carolyn Faye McMath, 72, of Zion, went to be in the arms of the angels on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 11, 1940 in Lawndale, California, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Joy (Phillips) Watson, and step-daughter of the late Louis Galardi.
Carolyn attended Perris High School, Perris California. On October
8, 1955, she married U.S. Marine Frank W. McMath, the love of her life. Frank survives
at their home in Zion. Also surviving are eight children; Marcy Elliott (Lee), of
Williamsport; Teresa Clymans (Henry), of Shirleysburg, Carolyn Harbaugh (Calvin), of
Williamsport, MD; Polly McMath (Jo Ann Sweitzer), of Reedsville; Francine Scott
(Darius), of Saltillo; Lisa McMath (Bill Tornatore), of Altoona, Amy Backenstoe, (Tom),
of Zion; Frank McMath Il and his daughter Tasia, of Zion. Carolyn is also survived by 18
grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Roberta
Cooper, Juanita Devine, and Fern Harrison along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Carolyn was an operating room technician at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Centre Community Hospital where she retired after 25 years of service. Carolyn was a loving wife, devoted mother, sister and gram who lived to spend time with her family. She loved gardening, traveling, quilting, and her beloved cats: Cleo, Callie, and Harley.
Movies, the theatre and dining out with her family were her favorite activities. Her
passing has left a void in our hearts that will never be filled.
A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in
Bellefonte, PA. Memorial contributions in Carolyn’s memory can be made to the hospice
of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., Bellefonte.