Eileen M. Dewey

Eileen M. Dewey, 93, of Wellsboro passed away at her home on April 4, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1930, daughter of the late R. Arnold and Velma M. (Rose) Smith.  She married Marion M. Dewey on July 10, 1949, and celebrated 67 years of marriage until his passing May 16, 2017.

Eileen ‘s life was devoted to family, agriculture, education, and community service.  She retired from the U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture) Farm Service Agency (A.S.C.S) with 43 years of service. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, Class of 1948 and a graduate of Jean Summers Business College, Elmira, NY.

Eileen was a lifetime member of the Whitneyville United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed singing in the choir and served on many church and parish committees. Eileen also served on the Wellsboro Area School Board for 16 years, the Charleston Township Municipal Authority for 25 years, Whitneyville Community Development Board, Pennsylvania Ag Awareness Foundation, Ag in the Classroom Workshop, Penn State University Ag Council, Pennsylvania Rural Development Committee, Pennsylvania Farm City Committee, Keystone Soil and Water Conservation Society, American Red Cross Volunteer, Tioga County Tourist Bureau Tour Guide, Council of Republican Women, and the Scarlet Sages of the Red Hat Society.  She also enjoyed traveling, camping, needlework, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.

Eileen is survived by daughters: Carmen E. Toby and Roxanne L. Wilkinson both of Wellsboro; grandchildren: Kristen M. Hall-Geisler (Doug) of Portland, OR; and Ryan G. (Mariah) Hall of Great Falls MT; sisters: Jeannette Comstock and Dianne (Fred) Kennedy both of Wellsboro; and Bernadene (Sheldon) Quimby of Port Ewen, NY; great grandchildren: Daustin, Blaydin, and Trevyin, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, and special caregivers: Reitha Starkweather, Pam English, and Leanne McIntyre, and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces, nephews, and close friends, which were very dear to her.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Janine, brothers Wayne, Jay, and Berwyn Smith, a sister, Wanda Urban, and sons-in-laws: Elwyn “Butch” Toby and Richard Wilkinson.

Friends and family are invited to call on Friday April 12, 2024, from 12-2pm at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro, with a funeral service to follow at 2pm in the funeral home, with Pastor Bill Baker, officiating.  Burial will be in East Charleston (Whitneyville) Cemetery, Wellsboro.

The family suggest memorial contributions in Eileen’s name be made to the East Charleston Cemetery Association, 11 Scouten Hill Rd., Wellsboro, PA 16901 or the Whitneyville United Methodist Church, 19 Church Rd., Mansfield, PA 16933

To share a memory or condolence with his family visit:  www.tusseymosher.com.