Emily M. Bryan

She was born on December 7, 1923, in West Decatur, PA, the daughter of the late Richard R. and Zola (Parks) Shimmel.

Emily had worked in the bakery department of the former Super Duper. During WW II she worked in Buffalo, NY on war planes.

She was a member of the Church of God in Wallaceton. She volunteered with her church when ever needed. When living in Hyde she joined the Hyde Baptist Church and was the treasurer. Emily also taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, made crafts and played the piano.

Emily is survived by three sons; James E. Bryan and his wife Shirl of Phillipsburg, Dennis K. Bryan and his wife Patricia, of West Decatur, and Duane L. Bryan and his wife Theresa of Hyde, nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, three sisters and one brother; Berva Damm, Ducansville; Joan Wisor of Mineral Springs, Stanley Shimmel of Osecola Mills and Lola Hepfur of Renova.

Emily was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl E. Bryan who passed away on February 13, 1982 and a brother, Edmund Shimmel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., 312 E Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 with Rev. Sue Patterson officiating. A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be Friday 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Reidy Cemetery, Wallacton, PA.

The family suggest contributions be made to Wallaceton Church of God.

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