2019
Avanelle S. “Avie” Aggers, 89, of Buffalo Twp, passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2019 while in the company of her family, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Avie was born in Freeport on October 26, 1929, a daughter of the late Ruth A. (Beale) and Charles A. Sweeny. She was the widow if the late Dale R. Aggers, who passed in 2016. Avie was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She had worked for a number of years as an executive secretary at Alcoa in Arnold. She was a faithful member of the the Freeport United Methodist Church in Freeport for over 70 years. Avie was a member and past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Freeport Chapter #179 for over 50 years. She was a past District Deputy Grand Matron of of the Eastern Star’s District 4B. Avie enjoyed doing ceramics, baking Christmas cookies. going out to eat. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles because in her words, It kept her mind sharp. She loved talking with her sister Gerrie on the phone and spending time with her family. Avanelle is survived by her son, Don R. & Mary Aggers, of Vermilion, OH; daughters, Debra L. & Gary Shearn, of Freemont, OH and Barbara A. & Jeffrey Graham, of New Kensington. Her 3 granddaughters, Kimberly (Derek) Warren, Emily (Kevin) Muniz and Hannah Graham and her 3 great grandchildren, Catherine Muniz, Bryce Warren and Braelyn Warren. Avie is also survived by two sisters, Geraldine Roofner, of Youngstown, OH; Shirley & Andy Sinka, of Sarver and her brother, Charles D. & Barbara Sweeny, of Loganton, PA; Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 15th from 2-4 & 6-8 pm in the Redmond Funeral Home Inc. 524 High St. in Freeport, PA Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16th at 10 am in the funeral home with Pastor Sally Jo Snyder officiating. Burial will be held in the Freeport Cemetery. The family would like to thank Avie’s neighbors for all their kindness and help, especially Jane, Rich and Wilda. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to to the charity of choice in Avie’s memory.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Avanelle S Avie Aggers 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Freeport, state: Pennsylvania