V. Jean Wisel
SARASOTA, Florida----V. Jean Wisel, 87, of Sarasota, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Tidewell Hospice House, Sarasota, with her loving daughter, Lee, at her side.
Born February15, 1925 in Genesee, Allegany County, NY, she was a daughter of Charles Otis and Mamie Irene Densmore Brizzee. On December 26, 1949 in Oswayo, she married Edwin F. Wisel, who died December 23, 2002.
Mrs. Wisel was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School. She was employed packing bombs during World War II at the former Eldred Munitions Plant. She was the owner/operator of the former Wiselâs Greenhouses in Shinglehouse. She then was employed by several dentists in Olean, NY. She later cared for people in their homes after their having joint replacement surgeries.
Mrs. Wisel was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sarasota and while living in Shinglehouse was a member of the Coudersport Seventh-day Adventist Church. She enjoyed gardening and reading. She loved her Shiloh Shepherds.
Surviving are a daughter, Lee Marie Wisel of Silver Spring, MD; a sister, Patricia Johnston of Dunnellon, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wisel was predeceased by a son, Russell E. Wisel; and a sister, Marie Bachand.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Sarasota. Services in Shinglehouse will be announced at a later time. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library, PO Box 188, Shinglehouse, PA 16748