Michael Maria Frist Schell

Discussion

December 19, 2011

Anonymous CNHI News Service The Meadville Tribune Mon Dec 19, 2011, 11:10 PM EST

MEADVILLE — Michael Maria Frist Schell, 67, of Conneaut Lake, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born in Meadville, May 19, 1944, a daughter of Joseph and Blanche Ramsey Frist. She underwent the first successful Spina Bifida operation in Pittsburgh, shortly after her birth. She married Elwood G. (Curly) Schell on March 17, 1983, and he survives.

Everyone knew her as Mike and as she would often say when questioned, her “father wanted a boy.” She graduated from Conneaut Lake High School and attended Point Park College. She worked for several years at the state Employment Office in Meadville. She and her husband were the proud owners of Snail’s Pace Acres, where they bred and raised Morgan show horses.

She enjoyed raising and showing her Morgan horses, not only on the local level, but in world competitions at the Morgan Grand Nationals held in Oklahoma City, Okla. She loved dogs and rescued many of her pets from the Humane Society. She loved her animals and the farm. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, having attended the first four Super Bowls won by Pittsburgh and many games thereafter. Her last Steelers/Browns game she went to was on Dec. 8, 2011. They won. GO STEELERS!

Survivors, in addition to her husband, Curly, of 28 years, include a brother, Ramsey H. Frist of Pittsburgh; a sister, Lorraine Fought of Georgetown, Texas; two nieces, Heidi M. Frist and Erica A. Canfield; two nephews, Jon R. Frist and Stephen Fought; six grandnephews, Ian S. Frist, J. Alex Canfield, Colin F. Canfield, William R. Derry, Thomas H. Derry and Garret Hershberger; and two grandnieces, Jillian C. Frist and Ava M. Canfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Grace Hershberger; a nephew, Harry (Buddy) Hershberger; and a grandnephew, Patrick J. Derry.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Waid-Coleman Funeral Home Inc., 12422 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake.

The funeral service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dave Brumagin, associate pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, Ohio 44193-1655; or the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, Pa. 16335.

Memories and condolences can be shared at waidfuneralhome.net.

Text Only

Obituaries (Archives)

Betty J. McGuire
Betty J. McGuire, 87, formerly of Conneaut Lake and a current resident of Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville, passed away there Saturday, May 26, 2012, following a period of declining health.

May 26, 2012
Kathleen M. Wuchevich
Kathleen M. Wuchevich, 59, of Guys Mills Road, Townville, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Titusville Area Hospital.

May 25, 2012
David Peeples
May 25, 2012
Stanley F. Hopkins, VMD
Stanley F. Hopkins, VMD, 76, of 21716 Kyla Drive, Saegertown, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a seven-month courageous battle with cancer.

May 25, 2012
Cheryl R. Kregiel (Hoffman)
In loving remembrance of Cheryl R. Kregiel (Hoffman), 69, who passed away Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2012 after a brief illness.

May 25, 2012
LaVerna Knapenberger
LaVerna Knapenberger, 75, of Murray Street, Hydetown, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at her residence.

May 25, 2012
Stanley L. Thomas
Stanley L. Thomas, 67, resident of 23295 S. Hickernell, Springboro, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Meadville Medical Center after being in failing health for some time.

May 25, 2012
Stanley F. Hopkins, VMD
Stanley F. Hopkins, VMD, 76, of 21716 Kyla Drive, Saegertown, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a seven-month courageous battle with cancer.

May 24, 2012
Stanley L. Thomas
Stanley L. Thomas, 67, resident of 27395 S. Hickernell, Springboro, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Meadville Medical Center after being in failing health for some time.

May 24, 2012
Devon (Deacon) N. Bergholtz
Devon (Deacon) N. Bergholtz, 84 of 334 Ross Drive, Saegertown, was called home by his Savior, surrounded by loved ones and his pastor, Kelly Nelson, on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.

May 23, 2012
James Richard Patterson (Big Papa)
James Richard Patterson (Big Papa), 67, of Meadville, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.

May 23, 2012
Paul Anthony Gregor
Paul Anthony Gregor, 43, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his whole family Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Meadville Medical Center.

May 23, 2012
Donald Dale Mott
Donald Dale Mott, 60, passed to eternal life on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at his residence, 23995 Thornapple Drive, Cambridge Springs. He had been battling cancer for almost nine years, and during this past year was physically limited with the use of just one lung.

May 23, 2012
Joann Ludwig Prem
Joann Ludwig Prem, 92, of Conneautville, born June 7, 1919, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, surrounded by her daughters.

May 23, 2012
John D. Smith
John D. Smith, 90, of Meadville, passed to eternity Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Meadville Medical Center Transitional Care Unit after a two-week illness.

May 22, 2012
Pamela Kern Quinn
Pamela Kern Quinn, a native of Meadville, died Monday, May 21, 2012, in Southport, N.C.

May 22, 2012
Aidan (AJ) Jack Nickols
Aidan (AJ) Jack Nickols of Transfer passed away at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital following injuries sustained in a dirtbike accident. He was 5.

May 22, 2012
Rev. C. Dale DuPont
The Rev. C. Dale DuPont, 79, of Waterford, formerly of Cochranton, went to be with his savior and beloved wife on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

May 21, 2012
John D. Smith
John D. Smith, 90, of Meadville, passed to eternity Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Meadville Medical Center Transitional Care Unit after a two-week illness.

May 21, 2012
Jolene Levinson
Jolene Levinson, 85, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Vero Beach, Fla. She was born Aug. 25, 1926, in Pittsburgh, daughter of Samuel and Fannie Svirman.

May 21, 2012
More Obituaries (Archives) Headlines

Obituaries (Archives)

Search Results

Discussion

Michael Maria Frist Schell

If the presidential election were today, my vote would go to:

Site Map

Contact Us