Arbutus L. Kear, 84, of Weedville died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at Christ the King Manor.
Born Sept. 17, 1928 in Tyler, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Lewis) Tesauro. On July 16, 1949, she married Arthur F. Kear. He survives.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Kear attended Weedville Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid.
She is survived by her children, Arthur Kear Jr. (Kathy) of Conrad; Brenda J. Cardellino (Dave) of Cross Fork; Karen R. Aloi (Mark) of Weedville; and Louis Tesauro of St. Marys.
Also surviving are one sister, Rosemary Fox of Caladonia; two brothers, Charles Tesauro of St. Marys and Michael Tesauro of Force; two grandchildren, Tonia Rio and Arthur Kear III; three great-grandchildren, Aubrean, Madelyne and Gabriel; three step-grandchildren-and five step great-grandchildren.
There will be no public visitation.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Weedville Methodist Church with Pastor Lola Turnbull officiating.
Memorials may be sent to Benezette United Methodist Church, 256 Windslow Rd., Benezette, PA 15821 and or Weedville United Methodist Church, 1907 Redwood Ave., Weedville, PA 15868 and or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home in DuBois.
