Genevieve Knolles Steele, 101
Genevieve K. Steele, 101, of Mehoopany, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Skilled Nursing Unit in Towanda, PA.
She was born on February 15, 1909, in Wilmot Township, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jane (Lemons) Knolles.
On May 2, 1928, she married Cecil Steele at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wilmot PA. Her husband of 62 years passed away in November 1990.
She had opened a lunch room in the 1940’s on Route 6, along with her husband’s garage and gas station.
Later she worked as a waitress at the Towanda Motel. In 1957, she started to work for the American Meter Company in Wyalusing, and worked for years until they closed. She worked a short time at Arrow United.
They sold in Wyalusing, and moved to Lovelton in 1970. She retired in 1971. That same year she worked as a bar maid for Joe Byrns at the Lovelton Hotel. From 1972 - 1976, she worked for Joyce and Joni at Steele’s Tavern.
She loved making quilts and was an avid cross puzzler.
Genevieve has been a resident of Skilled Nursing Unit for two years, and her family appreciates the wonderful care she has received.
She is survived by a daughter: Marcia and her husband Ed Rathbun, of GA; a daughter: Joyce Steele, of Lovelton; a son Thomas Knolles, and wife Connie of N.C.; and an honorary daughter: Joni Sweeney and her husband Dan of Lovelton; five grandchildren: Julie Rathbun Vilar, Jan Rathbun Clement, Susan Rathbun Kern, Jay Rathbun, and Abby Knolles Walker; 14 great grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews.
Four brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held in Wyalusing Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Wyalusing Valley Fire Company, in memory of Genevieve Steele.
Arrangements were entrusted to the McHenry Funeral Home.