Arlene S. Letke, 55, of Master Road, Emlenton, Clarion County, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday at her residence following an extended illness.

Born Jan. 3, 1951, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Freda Ferree Craven Shiderly of Wampum and the late Lawrence Craven.

Mrs. Letke was the owner and operator of Valley Kennels of Emlenton for a number of years. She was a dog groomer and trainer, enjoyed horses and had a love for all animals.

She was a member of the Turkey City Church of God.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, William "Bill" Letke of Emlenton; a daughter, Lori McElwain of Emlenton; a son, Jason McElwain of Emlenton; two brothers, Wayne Craven of Tempe, Ariz., and Tim Craven of New Castle; four nieces; and a nephew.

<B>LETKE</B> — Friends of Arlene S. Letke, who died Thursday, June 1, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the <B>Hile Funeral Home</B>, 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas R. Hannold, former pastor of the Turkey City Church of God, officiating.Burial will be in the Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.