Arlene H. GREELEY

Arlene H. GREELEY, 96, of Austin, PA, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA. 

Born December 6, 1928, in Mosgrove, she was the daughter of Vurnett and Anne Adaline Hoak Harrier. On February 28, 1948, in the Austin Methodist Church, she married Barton M. Greeley, who predeceased her on January 18, 2024. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2023. 

A 1946 graduate of Union High School, Rimersburg, she studied Clarion State Teachers College. She was employed by Sylvania in Emporium over 20 years. Arlene was a member of the Potter County Historical Society and a former member of the Austin Methodist Church. An avid genealogist, she researched at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT. 

Surviving are: five children, Shirley (Gary) Meacham of Clara, Barton (Cynthia) Greeley, Jr. of Coudersport, Eugene (Rose) Greeley of Austin, Cathy Owens of Coudersport, and John (Monique Bates) Greeley of Coudersport; four grandchildren, Lisa (Andrew) Sottolano, Gary Meacham, Jr., Eric Meacham, and David Greeley; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Nina Snyder of Port Allegany; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by an infant son, George Charles Greeley; a grandson, Kevin A. Greeley; and a sister, Jean Hall. 

Friends may call at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, with Funeral Services for Arlene and Barton following at 2:00 PM. Rev. Josh Dean will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin. 

Memorials may be made to the Potter County Historical Society, P.O. Box 605, Coudersport, PA 16915 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.