Lowell H. Young

Lowell H. Young, 93, of 630 N. Maple St., Emporium, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Friday (May 20, 2016) morning following a shopping trip to Olivett’s Market. He was born December 5, 1922 in Russell, PA a son of the late David and Minnie Carlson Young.

Mr. Young was North Maple St. oldest resident, both in Longevity and years of residency, passed away on May 20, 2016. Lowell graduated from Russell High School class of 1940 and from Hoff Business College in 1942. Prior to induction into the army he was employed by Struthers Wells Corporation in Titusville. After his discharge from the US Army he moved to Emporium where he met Grace Reinard, the love of his life, who he married May 16, 1953 in the First Baptist Church. He retired in 1982 after nearly 38 years of employment with Sylvania. Being musically inclined he sang tenor in the Emporium Methodist choir for over 60 years and at one time he was active in the St. Mary's chapter of the SPEBSQSA (barbershop quartet) He delivered meals on wheels for many years and was an avid writer having written his memoir while he was in his eighties. Lowell had a wonderful sence of humor.

He is survived by a daughter, Sandra Erdle, Sudbury, MA; granddaughters, Cynthia and Paula; nephew, David (Karen) Young; niece, Doris (Skip) Trumbull; beloved niece, Margaret Burnside

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Minnie Carlson Young; wife, Grace Reinard Young; brother, Bernard Young; sister, Fern Way, a special cousin, Ethel Young,

There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 306 S Spruce St, Emporium, PA on Wednesday (June 1, 2016) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Joseph Short, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce Street., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.