Edna Frances Fleming – Belle Vernon, formerly of Connellsville
Edna Frances Fleming, 92 ½, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Connellsville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at home. Born May 25, 1929, in Pennsville, Pa., she was the daughter of late Lt. Col. Earl C. and Elsie Cochran Winkler. She was the beloved wife of late John Shearer Fleming, whom she married Sept. 1, 1946. John passed away May 2, 2003. Edna graduated from Connellsville High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, reading, television, but most of all, being with her family. She is a life member of the Connellsville Chapter No. 247 of Order of the Eastern Star. She was a former member of Connellsville Presbyterian Church and a current member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Belle Vernon. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Myers and husband Edward of Uniontown, and Jenny O’Casek and husband David of Belle Vernon, with whom she resided the last 16 years. Edna is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeffrey Myers and wife Andrea of Leawood, Kan., John Myers and wife Beverly of Bennettsville, S.C., James O’Casek and fiancée Carolyn Gozar of Equatorial Guinea, Africa, Kevin O’Casek and wife Kim of Maineville, Ohio, and Amber O’Casek of New Stanton. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, twins Evan and Caden Myers, Anthony, Andrew, Aaron and Joyanna Myers, Mason O’Casek, Camren O’Casek and Briana Morrison. Edna is also survived by her sister, Elsie Mae Stahl and husband Charles of Lynnwood, Wash.; and a niece, Hope Coghlin and husband Tim of Washington; and nephew, Charles Stahl and wife Barbara of Michigan. Edna was a genuinely loving, caring and generous lady who touched many hearts. Her smile and positivity will be sadly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Edna’s family will greet friends at BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. A 7 p.m. service will be held immediately following with Pastor Donald Glunt officiating. Due to COVID-19, the family requests that masks be worn. Interment will be private in Greenridge Memorial Park. Order of the Eastern Star No. 247 will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry, send condolences, or obtain directions, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com. The family is forever grateful for the compassionate care provided by Amedisys Hospice. Heartfelt thanks are also extended to our family and friends for all the kind gestures, words, cards and prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Edna’s name to Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, 442 Rehoboth Road, Rostraver Township, PA 15012 or Amedisys Hospice, 100 Stoops Ave., Suite 300, Monongahela, PA 15063.
