Carolyn J. (Tuttle) Ladebu

Carolyn J. Tuttle Ladebu, 81, of Mars, PA, went home to her Lord, with loved ones by her side on Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021.

She married the love of her life, Walter F. Ladebu, on March 13, 1962. Together they celebrated 59 years. He preceded her in death just 12 days ago on December 16, 2021.

Carolyn was the most gentle, selfless, patient, considerate, loving and generous person in the world. Even in her last days, she put family first and made Christmas special for everyone.

Carolyn had worked as a housekeeper and cook at Treesdale Manor for over 17 years.

A devout Christian, she was active with her church family at Old Union Presbyterian Church as a Deacon, a member of the Women’s Association and where she was a longtime member.

Born in Clarksburg, W.VA on November 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Caroline Pais Tuttle.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters,  Sharon Grusofski (Jerry) of Zelienople, Laura Wilson (Robbie) of Petersburg, Ohio, Susan Sagi (Timothy), Rose Obman (Brian), and Aimee Ladebu, all of Mars, three sons, Brian Ladebu (Lori) of Slippery Rock, Steven Ladebu (Kate) of Petrolia and Matthew Ladebu (Nicole) of Crescent, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild with a two more due in the New Year, her brother, Robert Tuttle (Nita) of Canton, GA and some very dear friends, Dolly Osrowski, Sheila Ziebart and MaryAnn Croop.

Carolyn will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Arrangements are being completed by the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA. Per her request, there will be a small service for immediate family. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Old Union Church Cemetery. Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Lighthouse Foundation, 116 Browns Hill Rd. Valencia, PA 16059  or to Old Union Church, 200 Union Church Road. Mars, PA, 16046.