Carolyn J. Ladebu

Carolyn J. Tuttle Ladebu, 81, of Mars, went home to her Lord with loved ones by her side on Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021.

She married the love of her life, Walter F. Ladebu, on March 13, 1962. Together they celebrated 59 years. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 2021, just 12 days before her passing.

Carolyn was the most gentle, selfless, patient, considerate, loving and generous person in the world. Even in her last days, she put family first and made Christmas special for everyone.

A devout Christian, she was active with her church family at Old Union Presbyterian Church as a deacon, and was a longtime member of the Women's Association.

Born Nov. 5, 1940, in Clarksburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Caroline Pais Tuttle.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Sharon Grusofski (Jerry) of Zelienople, Laura Wilson (Robbie) of Petersburg, Ohio, and Susan Sagi (Timothy), Rose Obman (Brian) and Aimee Ladebu, all of Mars; three sons, Brian Ladebu (Lori) of Slippery Rock, Steven Ladebu (Kate) of Petrolia and Matthew Ladebu (Nicole) of Crescent, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, with two more due in the new year; her brother, Robert Tuttle (Nita) of Canton, Ga.; and some very dear friends, Dolly Osrowski, Sheila Ziebart and MaryAnn Croop.

Carolyn will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

LADEBU — Arrangements for Carolyn J. Tuttle Ladebu, who died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, are being completed by McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.

Per her request, there will be a small service for immediate family.

She will be laid to rest with her husband at Old Union Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Lighthouse Foundation, 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059, or to Old Union Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, PA 16046.

Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.