Meadville, PA. Den XI

 Meadville Wolves Club is sad to accounce the passing of Dennis Paul Livi. Dennis was a past National President from 2002-2004. He was very active on the National level and took pride in attending National meetings and conferences. 

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Paul Pontillo of the Meadville Wolves passed away on Friday, October 30.

Obituary

Mr. Paul R. Pontillo, 94, of Meadville, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Wesbury United Methodist Community. 

Paul was born in Bridgeport, CN on July 5, 1926, the son of the late Salvatore "Sam" and Angelina (Monteforte) Pontillo. 

On August 2, 1946 Paul married Helga I. Landmann; she preceded him in death on September 9, 2014. 

Paul was an active member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church where he had served on the first parish council and the finance committe. Until very recently, he served as an usher, funeral altar server and eucharistic minister. 

Paul retired from the former Avtex Fibers Corp., formerly known as American Viscose and FMC after 43 years of service. He started his career as a tinsmith, later worked in a supervisory capacity and as the business agent of Local 8 Textile Workers Union of America. Pioneering the start of the Credit Union, where for many years Paul served as treasurer, he also served on the board of directors, and as manager and CEO. Paul presently served on the supervisory committee, building committee and had been instrumental in helping form other credit unions. The former credit union building located at 300 Arch Street, Meadville, had been named the "Pontillo Building" honoring his long time service. 

A veteran of the US Army, WW II, Paul served his country as a member of the 20th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 10th Armored Division. During his military career Paul was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Central Europe Campaign with two Battle Stars, Occupation Medal, European Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on July 12, 1946 

An active member of the Meadville area, Paul was a charter member of the board of directors for the Northwest Pennsylvania Weatherization Program, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree and had been the director of Youth Activities where he was involved with the teenage dances in the 1960's and 1970's. A lifetime member of the Italian Civic Club, he was a past president and served many years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. A lifetime member of VFW Post #2006, Paul was also a member of American Legion Post #111, a charter member of Meadville Wolves Club Den XI where he held the office of treasurer for many years and served on the scholarship committee. He was a longtime member of the Venango Valley Golf Club and was a volunteer for the Veterans Administration Local Clinic, Meadville. 

Paul is survived by three daughters Angela Fraser of Meadville, Helen Beier of Meadville, Dianne Mattlin (Joe) of Hampstead, NC, a son Samuel Pontillo (Linda) of Orlando, FL; seven grandchildren Eric Fraser (Rachel) of Carmichaels, Kathleen Carr (Rob) of Apex, NC, Sean Kelley of Lakewood, FL, Daniel Mattlin (Amy) of Hampstead, NC, Julie Lovelace (David) of Newton Falls, OH, Nicholas Pontillo (Nicole) of Kansas, Angela Pontillo of Orlando, FL; eight great grandchildren Dalton and Morgan Fraser, Kayla, Kelley and Connor Carr, Austin and Ryan Pontillo, Peyton and Leila Mattlin. Paul is also survived by many friends who enriched his life including Jane Daddio Owen of Erie, Anthony Daddio and his wife Marlene, David Monteforte, David Kennedy and his wife Patricia and their three sons all of Meadville, several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents and his wife, Helga, of 68 years, Paul was preceded in death by a sister Helen Meyers; a brother Joseph Pontillo; grandson Joseph Mattlin; and a son in law Bob Beier. 

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 2-6 PM at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME 7 CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, where a scripture service will be HELD at 5:30 PM. CDC guidelines will be followed. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Wednesday at St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville, 1085 Water St., Meadville, with Fr. Jeff Lucas, Pastor, officiating. 

Paul will be laid to rest with his wife Helga, in St. Brigid Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Paul's memory to St. Mary of Grace, C/O Catholic Community of Meadville, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335. 

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The Meadville Wolves Club, Den XI recently held its 57th Annual Scholarship Dinner at the Tippie Alumni Center on the campus of Allegheny College.

The Meadville Den is a member of the National Association of the Wolves. Mr. Timothy Groves, the 2019 scholarship chairman, made the following presentations:

++ $2,000 Wolves Club Grant to Wade Clark, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Gannon University.

++ $2,000 Wolves Club Grant to Rylie Waite, Meadville Area Senior High School,  who will attend Allegheny College.

++ $1,000 Wolves Club Grant to  Miranda Sepulveda, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Kent State University.

++ $1,000 Wolves Club Grant to Sophia Sepulveda, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Kent State University.

++ $1,000 Wolves Club/Robert and Donna Fisher Grant to Georgeann Volna, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend St. Vincent College.

++ $8,000 Wolves Club 4-Year Scholarship to Luke Fiely, who will attend Penn State University, Behrend Campus.

++ $2,500 Wolves Club/Marquette Savings Bank Grant to, Gwendalyn Conley, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Susquehanna University.

++ $2,500 Wolves Club/Marquette Savings Bank Grant to Hayley Miller, Meadville Senior High School, who will attend Mercyhurst University.

Groves presented a check for $2,500 to Meg Ryan, Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of Allegheny College, to be deposited into the Meadville Wolves Club/Allegheny College Endowment Fund. Earnings from this fund is matched by Allegheny College and given as a scholarship each year.

Following this, Meg Ryan also presented a $8,368 Meadville Wolves Club/Allegheny College Endowment Grant to Sara Orr, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Allegheny College.

Remarks for the evening were provided by Groves, Jan Bialous, president of the Meadville Wolves Club, and keynote speaker Roger Willis, past president of Universal Well Services. Invocation and benediction were given by Father Andrew M. Boyd. The awards presentation will to be broadcast in the future on Armstrong Cable.

Front row (left to right):
Miranda Sepulveda, Gwendalyn Conley, Hayley Miller

Second row (left to right):
Sofia Sepulveda, Wade Clark, Like Fiely, Georgeann Volna, Sarah Orr, Kylie Waite

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On Thursday July 11th, the Meadville & Erie Dens met up in Venango Township, Crawford County at Sprague’s Farm & Brew Works. We had live music, hatchet throwing and a few beers too.

 

Meadville Wolves Club Annual Reverse Auction held at the Italian Civic Club on December 7, 2018.

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The Meadville Wolves Club, Den XI recently held its 56th Annual Scholarship Dinner at the the Tippie Alumni Center on the campus of Allegheny College. The Meadville Den is a member of the National Association of the Wolves. 

Mr. James Cessna, the 2018 scholarship chairman, made the following presentations:

++ $2,000 Wolves Club Grant to Logan Swick, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend University of Dayton.
++ $2,000 Wolves Club Grant to Ryan Pero, Meadville Area Senior High School,  who will attend Penn State University.
++ $2,000  Wolves Club Grant to Sydney Santiago, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Susquehanna University.
++ $2,000  Wolves Club Grant to Kayla Boehm, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Duquesne University.
++ $1,000  Wolves Club/ Robert and Donna Fisher Grant to Cooper LeGuard, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Mercyhurst University.
++ $8,000 Wolves Club 4-Year Scholarship to Jaymison Weindorf, who will attend University of Pittsburgh.
++ $1,250 Wolves Club/Marquette Savings Bank Grant to, Karalyn Adams, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Mercyhurst University.
++ $2,500 Wolves Club/Marquette Savings Bank Grant to Oceanna Marin, Meadville Senior High School, who will attend Slippery Rock University.

Cessna presented a check for $2,500 to Jennifer Wardwell, Director of Major Gifts at Allegheny College, to be deposited into the Meadville Wolves Club/Allegheny College Endowment Fund.

Following this, Natasha Eckert, interim Director of Financial Aid at Allegheny College, presented a $6,460 Meadville Wolves Club/Allegheny College Endowment Grant to Nicolle Long, Meadville Area Senior High School, who will attend Allegheny College.

Remarks for the evening were provided by Cessna, Christopher Soff, president of the Meadville Wolves Club, and keynote speaker Eileen Petula, Allegheny College Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Invocation and benediction were given by Jane Ellen Nickel, Allegheny College Chaplain. The awards presentations are to be broadcast in the future on Armstrong Cable.

Left to right:
Karalyn Adams, Jaymison Weindorf, Logan Swick, Kayla Boehm, Ryan Pero Oceanna Marin, Cooper LeGuard, Sydney Santiago, Nicolle Long