BORN

1916

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc.

142 West Long Ave

Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Lenora Bechtel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 12, 2010.

Lenora M. Bechtel, 93, of DuBois, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Christ the King Manor.

Born on June 24, 1916 in DuBois, she was the daughter of Charles and Janet (Thomas) Logan.

She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in DuBois.

Mrs. Bechtel was a member of the DuBois Women's Club and volunteered at the DuBois Senior Center. She also belonged to the Memory Circle.

She is survived by her husband, Roland E. Bechtel, whom she married May 4, 1936, a son, Roland Bechtel, Jr of Treasure Lake, four grandchildren: Bradley Bechtel of Harrisburg, Nina Knox of Treasure Lake, Roland Bechtel III of Sunman, IN, and Charles Bechtel of Lebanon, OH; nine great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Janet "Peggy" Rosselli of Clearfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bechtel has survived the death of her parents, a son, Charles L. Bechtel, a daughter-in-law, Linda (Grady) Bechtel, a grandson, Grady Bechtel, a brother, William Logan, and four sisters: Cecilia Campbell, Betty Jane Dickey, Maxine Gardella, and Dorothy Robbins.

Funeral services will be held at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Debra Rogosky officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 and on Saturday from 11:00 until the hour of services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 or DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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March 18, 2010

Theresa Clark

Please accept my sympathies in the loss of your mother. I do remember her when visiting my grandparents - Earl and Estelle Bechtel. Theresa Bechtel-Clark, daughter of Bob and Terry Bechtel

March 17, 2010

Don Hand

Rolly,Janet and Family So Sorry for your Mom's passing. We shall all see her again on the other side. Don and Jean

March 13, 2010

Mona Lou Belling

March 13, 2010

Roley and Janet,
Please accept our deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. We realize you have anticipated this day for sometime, but the finality of death is always a trying time.
Your Dad, you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Your faith and knowledge that Lenora is with our Lord will certainly sustain you.
God Bless You good friends,
Si and Brenda Platt

March 13, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. I only met Lenora a few times but she struck me as a wise woman. And as a homemaker, she raised a family to be proud of. Cherish her memory and celebrate her life! Gene Mikelonis

March 13, 2010

You are very fortunate to have your mother this long. Our deepest sympathy.

Mike and Rita Krishart

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