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Kurtis B. Mealy

Kurtis B. Mealy

Kurtis B. Mealy, 69, of Rosharon, Texas, died June 17, 2018, at Houston Hospice in Texas.

Born March 24, 1949, in Warren, PA, he was a son of the late Ralph and Kathyrn Crawford Mealy.

Kurt graduated from Warren High School in 1967 and went on to pursue a career in biology, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Northern University in 1971 and a Master of Science/Biology degree in 1974. He also earned two apprenticeship honors.

Upon completion of college, Kurt taught classes in chemistry and biology at Derry Area Senior High School in Derry, PA. He also worked as an environmental specialist for Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation before moving to Georgia to teach biology, physical science and life/earth science at Hinesville High School and Etowah High School in Woodstock, GA.

His career led him to become store manager and trainer of new management for pharmaceutical companies in Atlanta, GA and the CVS Store in Texas where he was working at the time of his passing.

Kurt’s interests included piano music, whitewater rafting, going to the beach, bicycling, rodeos and spending time with his faithful companion “Oscar”, his English Sheepdog.

In addition to his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Cunningham; a brother, Ralph Mealy Jr., a nephew, Ralph Mealy III; and a niece, Jenny Mealy.

He is survived by a sister, Connie Johnson of Ludlow, PA; nephews, Matt (Ronda) Johnson of Louisburg, NC, Todd (Shannon) Johnson of Ludlow and Brian (Cindy) Mealy of Clarendon Heights, PA; one niece, Tina Mealy of Sheffield, PA; and several great nieces and great nephews.

In keeping with Kurt’s wishes, there was no visitation. Private services and burial will be at Gibbs Hill Cemetery in Ludlow, with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local Cancer Society chapter.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Cummings Funeral Home, Inc., Kane, PA.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.