Violet Wendell

Violet W. "Jake" Wendell, 87, of Waynesburg (Eastview), Pa. and formerly of Wind Ridge, Pa. died at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in the Ewing Manor-West Personal Care Home in Rogersville, Pa. after being in failing health for the past 5 months.She was born February 15, 1926 in Cameron, W.Va. a daughter of the late Lewis Edwin and Ruby Nevada Bonar Weekly.Mrs. Wendell had been a resident of Wind Ridge for 52 years prior to moving to Eastview in 2003.She was a member and former Sunday school teacher at the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church at Holbrook and lived and enjoyed a Christian life.Mrs. Wendell attended Cameron (W.Va.) High School.She enjoyed her time with family and grandchildren, traveling on cruises and bus tours, relaxing on her front porch and the many community picnics held at her home.On January 1, 1946 she married James Rex (Bun) Wendell who survives.Also surviving are two sons, James, husband of Darlene Wendell of Holbrook and Rich, husband of Gwen Wendell of Eastview; four grandchildren, Jennifer Preteroti, Timothy, Chad and Kendra Wendell; two great grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron Wendell; one sister and two brothers.The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the American Heart Association or Amedysis Hospice.