Edythe M. Schrader

Edythe M. Schrader, 77, of Washington, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, in the Washington Hospital. She had been in declining health. She was born on December 16, 1926 in Washington, PA, a daughter of Glenn and Sylvia Mounts Sprowls. Mrs. Schrader was once a member of East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, and was a member of West Washington United Methodist Church. She worked for 5 years at Sears in catalog sales. Mrs. Schrader was a 1944 graduate of Trinity High School. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and classic movies. On February 14, 1968, she married John A. (Jack) Schrader, who died on April 12, 2000. Surviving are a son, David N. Seaman of Los Angeles, California; two daughters, Katherine Clift of Elyra, Ohio and Karen Ely of Kettering, Ohio; two brothers, Gaylord (Cub) Sprowls and Wayne Sprowls of Washington, PA; three sisters, Marguerite Boyle of Elyra, Ohio; Laura McDowell of Washington, PA and Shirley Chambers of Claysville, PA; four grandchildren, Todd Ely, DeeAnn Stawicki, Denise Clift and Jeff Baker; and five great grandchildren. Deceased are a sister, Joann Martin, and three brothers, Glenn R., William and Donald Sprowls. At the request of the deceased, no public visitation will be held. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Claysville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are to be made to Thomas Campbell Christian Center and may also be made online at www.MemorialDonations.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA.