Jeffrey P. Wielobob

Jeffrey P. Wielobob, 56, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at his residence after a courageous eight-month battle with lung cancer.

Born July 23, 1955 in Tarentum, he was the son of Edward C. and Irene Thimons Wielobob. He married Kathryn Stewart on May 14, 1977 at Linesville Presbyterian Church.

He was a 1973 graduate of Conneaut Lake High School. Jeff worked for PPG, now Pittsburgh Glass Works, in Meadville for 37 years.

He was a member of the Conneaut Lake Sportsman’s Association and a social member of Conneaut Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Station 3.

Jeff loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, boating, camping and gardening. He especially enjoyed his “fishing and hunting friends including his brother Dan" and they have many great memories of their time together. He was very handy and good at fixing anything. Jeff enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. He loved his pet dogs. Most of all he cherished his family and enjoyed spending time at his son Adam’s home.

Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Kathryn Wielobob; a son, Adam Jeffrey Wielobob and his wife, Jody, of Meadville; a daughter, Jana Kathryn Laird and her husband, Travis, of Beachwood, Ohio; a brother, Daniel Wielobob and his wife, Cheryl, of Conneaut Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews, and one great niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Edward.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Royal-Coleman Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6,  Linesville. An additional calling hour will be on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Bryan J. Powell of Linesville Presbyterian Church officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Jeff’s name to the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd. or the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd., both of Meadville, Pa 16335.