Adeline D. Pearce, 97, formerly of 544 Main Street, Limestone, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born November 14, 1919, in Punxsutawney, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Christina (Hill) Wazelle.

She had attended Punxsutawney Schools.

She was married to Harry L. Pearce who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Pearce was a member of Community Full Gospel Church. Adeline loved to read, walk, and be with her family. Her favorite time of year was Christmas.

She had been employed at W.R. Case Cutlery.

Surviving are three daughters, Christina (the late Walter) White, of Limestone, Marion (Lawrence) White, of Limestone, Beverly (William) Deems, of Limestone, four sons, Harry (Eva) Pearce, of Duke Center; Raymond (Judy) Pearce, of Rural Valley. Alan Pearce of Bradford, and Ronald (Lynn) Pearce, of Rossiter, 38 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 65 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Clinton Pearce, one grandson Raymond Pearce, Jr., two great grandsons, David White and Jeremy Hatch; one great great grandson, Derrick Hatch, one granddaughter in law, Shelley Hatch, one sister and 4 brothers.

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 11:00am to 1:00pm, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, at 1:00pm funeral and committal services will be held with Dennis Pierce, Pastor of the Community Gospel Church, officiating. Burial will be in Union Church Cemetery, in Rossiter.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Community Full Gospel Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. 

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com