Sheila Jean Lacombe, of Cooksburg, died on October 28, 2012, at the Clarion Hospital. She was 52 years old.

She was born on August 7, 1960 in Clarion the daughter of Melvin and Aletha (Cook) Sleppy, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from East Forest High School. Sheila was a homemaker who loved cooking for her friends and family. She courageously fought the battle against cancer for more than three years.

Sheila is survived by her son, Joseph Melvin Lacombe of Vowinckel and her daughter Angel Marie Lacombe of Cooksburg as well as their father Thomas Lacombe of Vowinckel. She is also survived by her brothers Greg Sleppy and his wife Lynn of Tylersburg, John Sleppy and his wife Molly of Scotch Hill and Raymond Cook and his wife Becky of Crown. Sheila’s sisters are Robin Ann Brocious of Scotch Hill, Bonda Reitz and her husband Mike of Strattanville, and Linda Ishman who preceded her in death. Sheila has numerous nieces and nephews who survive.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital.

A graveside memorial service for friends and family will be held at the Scotch Hill Cemetery with Pastor Seth McPherson of Good Shepherd Church in Tylersburg officiating on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00am. A luncheon to celebrate Sheila’s life will follow the service at the Good Shepherd Church. Friends and family are encouraged to bring photos, mementos and fond remembrances to share at the luncheon.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion. Friends and family may leave online condolences, share memories and photographs, and obtain additional information by visiting the funeral home website at www.goblefh.net.