Barbara Jean (Blazavich) Meese, 74, of Marion Center, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at UPMC
Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of David M. Meese, whom she married May
11, 1996.
Born October 1, 1948 in Fulton Run, she was a daughter of John M. and Mary (Fair) Blazavich.
She was a 1966 graduate of Penns Manor High School. She worked as a Project Manager
at Polyvision “Greensteel” for 36 years, retiring in 2008. Barbara was an Elder for many years at the Presbyterian Church of Marion.
She is survived by her husband, David M. Meese, mother Mary Blazavich and her children: Scott
A. Adamson (Colleen), of Alexandria, VA; Lisa McCoy (Adam), of Marion Center; and Nicole Watkins, of Indiana. Her siblings Carolyn Deem (Randy), of Clymer and John Blazavich, Jr, of Indiana also survive her.
Barbara is remembered by five grandchildren: Josh McCoy, Nathan McCoy, Aaliyah Watkins, Noah
McCoy and Aubree Watkins. Her first great-granddaughter is expected in August 2023. She also
leaves behind her brothers-in-law Rodney and Larry Meese and her sister-in-law, Linda Learn as
well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, John M. Blazavich and by her mother-in-law Alice Meese Kelly.
Visitation today from 2-4 and 6-8 at Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Clymer, 655 Franklin St. Her funeral service will be Saturday morning at 11 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Snyder, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: Presbyterian Church of Marion, 206 High St Marion Center, Pa. 15759.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net .
