Samuel Alexander Areford

Samuel Alexander Areford, age 92, of Center Twp., passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in his home with his family by his side.

Born February 9, 1928 in Carmichaels, he is the son of the late Ewing and Cecil Evelena (Knight) Areford.

Samuel married Alvina Josephine Whipkey on December 31, 1987 and were happily married for 32 years. He was a former employee with Blair Paving in California then retired from Shumaker Paving, Rogersville, in 1998 after 43 years as a Forman. Samuel enjoyed hunting, ginseng hunting and watching sports on T.V.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Eugene Areford, of Waynesburg, Gloria (Bill) White, of Jefferson, Susie (Chuck) Wine, of Waynesburg, Thomas Areford, of Clarksville, Karen Areford, of Graysville and Teresa (Shaun) Eddy, of Waynesburg; one step daughter, Susie (Mark) Hamilton, of Avella; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Rockwell, of Jefferson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, seven brothers, Ewing, Jr., Daniel, Dale, Jim, Frank, Bill, and Walker Areford; three sisters, Dorothy Headlee, Sarah Boone and Letha Vernon; one daughter, Sandra Jones.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC. 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy. Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-5181. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. John Poling, officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery, West Finley, with full military honors conducted by the United States Army and the Greene County Honor Guard.

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