Wanda Plew Michael

Wanda Plew Michael, 93, of Lenox and Montrose, Pa. went into the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior on July 16, 2010. Born in Susquehanna, Pa. the youngest daughter of Ralph and Geneva Spoor Plew, Wanda graduated from the Susquehanna school system and, before her marriage, worked at the Haynes Department Store. She married Chester Michael of Lenox on September 16, 1939 and faithfully cared for him, especially during his last years of illness. He succumbed in 1998. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Lloyd and Barbara Michael of Houston and Nacogdoches, Texas, a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Donald Cunningham of Montrose, Pa. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kimberly and husband Don Giallanza of Houston, Texas, Dr. Courtney A. Cunningham of Tunkhannock, Pa and Donnie Cunningham of Montrose, Pa. Kelsey and Kara Giallanza of Houston, Texas are her great granddaughters. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by infant twins, Roger and Ralph Michael. She was the last surviving family member of sisters and brothers in both the Plew and Michael families (Edith and Walter Griffin, Minnie and Kendall Stanford, Maxey Michael, Bob and Ileta Michael, Rachael and Howard Price, and George and Pearl Michael). Wanda was, until recently, an active member of the West Lenox Baptist Church, having taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, active in the Ladies Aid Society and serving at dinners. Wanda was a faithful "prayer warrior" to her family and friends, remembering them in daily prayers. Her sewing, tatting and knitting abilities were widely known in the area. Many of her designs won awards at the Harford Fair; others were given to family and friends as "gifts of comfort and love". Wanda was known as a kind and compassionate person who attempted to give joy to others which, many times meant receiving her famous fudge, cinnamon rolls and pie. Interment is at the Ressequie Cemetery at South Gibson, PA. Services: In respect for her wishes all arrangements are private. Flowers will be provided by the family. Donations in celebration of her life may be made to the West Lenox Baptist Church, WPEL Radio or the Montrose Bible Conference. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc. Montrose, PA 18801. Please go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for more information.