Schrecongost

Myrna D. Schrecongost, 88, a longtime Fairview resident, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025, at her home.

Myrna was born in the village of Kepples Corners, near Chicora, on May 27, 1936. She was the daughter of the late W. Dale and E. Louise Kemmerer King.

She was a 1954 graduate of Fairview Township-Karns City High School. Myrna was the well-known writer of Karns City Area High School’s alma mater song. She was a longtime member of Karns City United Methodist Church. Myrna enjoyed bowling, golfing and was a member of the Foxburg Country Club. She retired from Bobbie Brooks in Butler.

Myrna was preceded in death by her husband, Donald V. Schrecongost, whom she married in Kepples Corners on June 2, 1954. Mr. Schrecongost preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 2023.

Myrna is survived by three children, David V. Schrecongost of West Sunbury, Stephen C. Schrecongost of Latrobe and Dale Lynn Schrecongost of Fairview; four grandchildren, Joshua D. Schrecongost of Butler, Kiersten H. Schrecongost of Slippery Rock, Adam Schrecongost (Nikki) of Fredericksburg, Va., and Seth S. Schrecongost (Jess) of Latrobe; her great-grandchildren, Destiny, Madison Lynn, Braden Scott, Leighayla, Jordan, Devin, Paisleigh, Landen, Brielle and Lemmy; two sisters-in-law, Gail Schrecongost of Chicora and Katherine Groux of Houston, Texas; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Obie G. King; two brothers-in-law, Edward Schrecongost and Donald Groux; and a nephew.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Myrna’s caregivers, Heather Kusner, Heidi Detrie and Christa May, for their kindness and compassion.

SCHRECONGOST — Friends of Myrna D. Schrecongost, who died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Beverly Roscoe, pastor of Karns City United Methodist Church, officiating, assisted by former church pastors, Jim Lewis and Glen Kohlhepp.

Interment will be in Hillview Cemetery in the village of Kepples Corners.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Schrecongost’s name may be made to the Petrolia Fire Department, P.O. Box 237, Petrolia, PA 16050.

To send a condolence, visit www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.