Agnes R. Vangelder

Agnes R. VanGelder , 88, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 101 Poplar Road, St. Marys, died at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Friday, November 30, 2012 following a brief illness.

She was born December 5, 1923 in Walston, PA, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Fairman Farcus.

In 1945, she married the late William H. VanGelden at St. Mark's Church in Emporium.  He preceded her in death in 1990.

Mrs. VanGelden was a resident of St. Marys since 1986, having lived with her husband in Emporium for many years and both working at Sylvania for more than 40 years.  Agnes was very proud of her accomplishments and awards achieved through her many years of hard work.  She had been a member of St. Mark's Church in Emporium and after moving to St. Marys was a member of Queen of the World Church.

Family/Survivors:
Step-son: William Van Gelder, California
Brother: Paul Farcus and his wife Nedra, Cresson
Sister: Margie Liptak, Byrnedale
Sister-in-law: Marie Farcus, Walston

She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers; John, William and George Farcus and one sister; Mary Ginter.

Funeral Services for Agnes R. VanGelder will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 North Michael Street, St. Marys, on Tuesday, December 4, 2012  at 1:00 PM with Rev. Michael Ferrick, Pastor of Queen of the World Church, ofi