R. Elaine Settlemire, 97, of Mars, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at St. John Specialty Care Center.

Born on Dec. 12, 1924, in Mars, she was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Naomi (Boyd) Henry. She married the late G. Dale Settlemire on April 4, 1946.

She was a life member of Crestview Community Church in Callery, where she taught Sunday School and was involved in various activities throughout her lifetime. She graduated from Mars High School and from Business Training College in 1943. She was later employed by The Blaw-Knox Company in Pittsburgh.

Elaine was a past Matron of Mars Chapter 271 Order of the Eastern Star for 63 years, then a member of Butler Chapter 45 O.E.S. Elaine was also active in the Advisory Board of Mars Assembly 124 Order of Rainbow for Girls where she also served as Mother Advisor in 1967. She also volunteered at St. John’s Lutheran Home for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Europe, and Hawaii and many of the islands. She was especially known locally for her baking talents.

She is survived by a daughter, Toni K. Taylor of Pittsburgh, and a son, Scott D. Settlemire of Seven Fields; a dear daughter-in-law, Kathleen (Ross) Settlemire of Mars; three grandsons, Richard (Sarah) Merdian, R. Grant (Stephanie) Settlemire, and Eric M. Settlemire; also six great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

She was predeceased by a son, Richard. D. Settlemire.

SETTLEMIRE — Friends of R. Elaine Settlemire, who died Sunday, July 10, 2022, will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at MCDONALD_AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave. Mars.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Crestview Community Church, 210 Kline Ave., Callery, Pa., with Pastor Gregg Hartung officiating. Please meet at the church.

Burial to follow in Mars Cemetery, Adams Township.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crestview Community Church, PO Box AA, Callery, PA 16024.

Directions and online condolences may be placed at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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