Romaine M. McMullen

Romaine M. "Helen" McMullen, 86, of Gifford, formerly of Oil City, passed
away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Olean General Hospital.

Born August 11, 1936 in Oil City she was a daughter of the late Harry Loraine and Helen Elizabeth (Ochs) Mealy.

On May 3, 1958, at the St. Columbkille Church, in Stoneboro, she married James Francis McMullen, who passed away October 1, 2019. 

She was a 1954 graduate of East Forest High School, and later from Welsh Business College .

Romaine began working for the Pennzoil Company in Oil City. She took a break from work to raise her children, and returned back to the workforce in 1972 for the Oil City School District at Smedley Street Elementary School, retiring after 15 years. Romaine then moved to Charleston, SC in 1987 where she cared for two grandchildren and, additionally, worked for Belk Department Store and J.C. Penny Department Store.

She was an active parish member at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic minister and in the choir as well as in the PTA and sports boosters when her children were in school and enjoyed walking, exercising, cooking, and baking. Romaine dearly loved and cared for her family. She took many day trips to swimming pools, parks, and playgrounds, and she immensely enjoyed her children. Romaine was an
excellent cook, often making her “famous” homemade cinnamon rolls.

Surviving are two daughters, Susan (the late Michael) Sherrod, and Ann (Bill) Robinson, all of Gifford, two sons, James Francis McMullen Jr., of Mexico and Scott (Sarah) Lee McMullen, of Bucyrus, KS, one sister, Linda (Theodore) Valeski, of Indiana, PA as well as seven grandchildren, Christopher, Lindsey, Daniel, Phillip, Connor, Sophia, and Corinna, two great grandchildren, Everleigh and Ryleigh, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, Constance A. Feicht, and one grandson, Phillip James Robinson.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Monday, October 17, 2022, in St. Francis of Assisi Church in Bradford. with Fr. Jim Gutting, as celebrant. Burial with her beloved husband will be in Live Oaks Cemetery, in Charleston, SC.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Parkinson Foundation of Western PA 6507 Wilkins Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217, or a charity of donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Romaine was a remarkable, beautiful person. She wrapped her love in God''s love and touched the lives of many people. Deepest sympathy to Scott & Sarah McMullen, whom we know well, and to all of the family.
— Bob & Charlotte Adelsperger

So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories that you have in your hearts. You were such good neighbors and friends on East Sixth Street! My husband and children are all graduates of East Forest High School, what a small world! Keeping you all in my prayers.
— Jane Moltz Parrett

I am so sorry to hear of Romaine''s passing. I worked with her at Smedley and enjoyed interacting with her. She was such a lovely lady.
— Candace A Cornell

I''m sorry to hear of Romaine
— Candace Cornell

Ann I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was such a great mom, wife, grandma & I know she loved you all so much! We have so many great memories! Bill, Daniel, Jim, Sue, Scott, we are thinking of all of you & sending prayers & ??!
— Michelle Nagle

So sorry for your loss. I miss Romaine and all of you growing up across the street. We share memories of those times often. Romaine was such a sweet, kind, generous person. Praying for you all during this tough time.
— Joel Anderton

I have fond memories of Romaine growing up across the street in Oil City. She was very kind and was always pleasant to be around.
— Ted Anderton

Ann and Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers your way ??????
— Bob South

Sue,Jimmy, Ann and Scott.... our hearts are heavy, but we also know her spirit is alive and well.. we will miss her, but she will always be a cherished memory to us. Thoughts and prayers as your hearts heal from this loss. We love you dearly. Joe and Karen
— Karen Songer

Ann and I are very sorry for your loss. We did not have the pleasure of knowing Helen however we have heard loving stories of her life through Daniel, Ann and Bill and we know she will be missed. May God bless all of the families.
— TOM CALLAHAN

The love of a mother /grandmother is always there. She will be missed
— diane sheeley

Ann, Sue,Scott, and Jim- I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I haven’t know her long, but she was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be dearly missed. Love and prayers to you all
— Jill

Condolences

  • Romaine was a remarkable, beautiful person. She wrapped her love in God''s love and touched the lives of many people. Deepest sympathy to Scott & Sarah McMullen, whom we know well, and to all of the family.

    — Bob & Charlotte Adelsperger
  • So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories that you have in your hearts. You were such good neighbors and friends on East Sixth Street! My husband and children are all graduates of East Forest High School, what a small world! Keeping you all in my prayers.

    — Jane Moltz Parrett
  • I am so sorry to hear of Romaine''s passing. I worked with her at Smedley and enjoyed interacting with her. She was such a lovely lady.

    — Candace A Cornell
  • I''m sorry to hear of Romaine

    — Candace Cornell
  • Ann I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was such a great mom, wife, grandma & I know she loved you all so much! We have so many great memories! Bill, Daniel, Jim, Sue, Scott, we are thinking of all of you & sending prayers & ??!

    — Michelle Nagle