Parnell J. Trayer, 90, passed away on Sunday May 10, 2015, at his home on Trayer Rd. in Summerville. He was born on February 16, 1925, in Sigel to the late Einsel S. and Lillie (Silvis) Trayer. He was married to the late Elaine Hope (Moore) Trayer on April 9, 1944, in Temple TX; she preceded him in death on May 26, 2010.He was a decorated Veteran of World War II where he served with Co. K, 143rd Infantry, 36th Division in the European Theater of Operations. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his service he earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was a retired mechanic of Penn DOT. He also worked for the Hanley Brick Plant in Summerville and the Trayer Garage in Stanton. He was a member of VFW Post 204 of Brookville, Disabled American Veterans, and Roseville Independent Chapel. He is survived by two sons; David T. (Janet) Trayer of Erie PA; and Jim (Roxann) Trayer of Brookville and 3 daughters; Linda (Timothy) Smith of Satsuma FL; Cindy (George) Reynolds of Punxsutawney and Deborah (Roger) Long of Brookville. He is also survived by his brother Clyde Trayer of North Freedom PA; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by 1 brother; Wilbur Trayer, and three sisters; Margaret Ewings, Marie Beers, and Betty Trayer. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday May 13, 2015, from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm, at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St. Brookville PA, 15825. A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 14, 2015, at Roseville Independent Chapel, 3381 Rt. 322 Brookville, beginning at 11 am with Pastor Jim Fillhart officiating. Interment to take place at Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Roseville Independent Chapel, 3381 Rt. 322 Brookville PA.
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