Carolyn Hill McNeely

Carolyn Hill McNeely, 62, of Waynesburg, PA, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Stonerise Nursing Facility in Morgantown, WV after a long, hard-fought battle with early on-set dementia. Carolyn was born on January 18, 1959, to John B. “Jack” Hill and Joy Lee Hill in Waynesburg, PA. As a 1977 graduate of Waynesburg Central High school, she resided in Waynesburg her entire life. She had a deep love for rescuing and caring for animals, which showed through her 17 years working at Waynesburg Animal Hospital and volunteerism as a Humane Officer with the Greene County Humane Society. Carolyn was also very passionate about her family genealogy and gardening, while being a very skilled toll painter and artist. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, who could always make her laugh and prompted her infectious, well-known smile. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Joy, as well as a husband, Robert "Mike" Lankard. She is survived by her children: Matthew Ryan (Johnnie) McNeely and Cassie Nicole McNeely Legg, and her grandchildren: Millie Grace Legg, Abel Ryan McNeely, Elsie Jean McNeely, and Morgan Elise Legg. Additionally, she is survived by one of the most selfless, caring and thoughtful caregivers, Delores Henry, as well as two step-children.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director 197 N. Maiden St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Funeral services will be private with Rev. John Poling officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cat Nip Acres / 155 Dark Hollow Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370 or to the Humane Society of Greene County / 183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Two organizations that were near and dear to her heart. Information can be found at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com