Schiever

God called his faithful servant, Sidney W. Schiever, 89, to heaven on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family at home.

He was born Aug. 7, 1935, to John Lewis and Gladys K. Schiever. At 16, he graduated from Zelienople High School in 1952 and maintained close friendships with his classmates. He was a lifelong dairy farmer in Lancaster Township. He carried the family farm legacy, started in 1867, through the present seventh generation. He operated Schiever Farm Dairy store for over 30 years, improved his farming techniques, and modernized the family dairy enterprise.

He was a devoted, longtime member and supporter of St. Peter’s Reformed Church, Zelienople, serving as an elder, deacon, trustee and Sunday school teacher. He was a Lancaster Township supervisor. He was a member of the Butler County and Pennsylvania farm bureaus. He served in many agricultural and community organizations. He had a strong work ethic, living a selfless life of service to his family, church and community. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner, and he could discuss in depth nearly any topic from history to theology to current events.

He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Joan Eileen Mickley, whom he married on Aug. 29, 1957. They recently celebrated their 67th anniversary. His pride and joy was his loving and close family. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (George) Hartzell of Slippery Rock, Elaine (Phillip) Savage of State College, Michael (Annette) Schiever of Harmony and Carolyn (Joseph Jr.) Cafaro of Gibsonia.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Janelle (James) Hoffman, Daniel (Alyssa) Hartzell, Michelle Hartzell, Bethany (TJ) Jackson, Stephen (Stephanie) Savage, Michael (Samantha Poon) Savage, Colton (Jennifer) Schiever, Seth (Megan) Schiever, Sadie (Edward) Melnik, Weston Schiever, Julianne (Falco) Muscante, Christina Cafaro, Joseph Cafaro III and Katherine Cafaro. He was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Ethan and Claire Hoffman, Adeline and Calvin Hartzell, Elaina and Alexander Jackson, Elliana Savage, Jace and Cale Schiever and Nolan Schiever, and a great-grandson due later this month.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Jean (Robert) Haverstraw.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sara Reynolds.

SCHIEVER — Friends of Sidney W. Schiever, who died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, will be received for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Peter’s Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, Pa. 16063.

He will be laid to rest at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lancaster Township.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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