Lori Jean Greenawalt, Saranac Dr., South Pymatuning Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (6-5-12) at her residence. She was 46.
Lori was born in Farrell November 25, 1965 the daughter of Ronald E. and Violette J. Gelesky Greenawalt.
She attended West Middlesex schools.
Lori enjoyed working at the Outdoor Sportsman in downtown Sharon and she was a shooter for Martin Archery.
She loved taking in the outdoors, hunting wild boar, shooting her bow, riding motorcycles, and she especially loved spending time with her pets, and her best friend Sue Larry.
She is survived by John Merchant, her step son John J. Merchant, her parents Ronald and Violette Greenawalt of Hermitage, three sisters, Terry Burger and her husband Marty, Hermitage, Ronda Greenawalt Gray and her husband Donald, Leesville Louisiana, Debra McCright and her husband Michael, Mercer. She also leaves seveal nieces and nephews including Tara Lynn Mason who was her first born niece and who she loved like her own daughter.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Animal Advocacy, Karen Pollock, 321 Jefferson Sharon, Pa 16146.
Calling hours: 10:30 until the time of service Tuesday in the Charleston United Methodist Church, 1169 Greenfield Road, Hermitage.
Friends may e-mail condolences by visiting the web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Services: A memorial service will be held Tuesday (6-12-12) at 11:30 a.m. in the church with Rev. Kenneth L Duffee, Pastor officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon.