Carolyn Ann Archer
July 14, 1937 ~ September 14, 2012
Carolyn A. "Kiki" Archer, 75 of Weirton died Friday September 14, 2012, at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Her loving family was at her side.
Born July 14, 1937 in George's Run, OH, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Pivarnik Ludewig, Sr. She was also preceded in death her two brothers, Frank and Raymond Ludewig; and a sister, Mary Ludewig.
Kiki worked as a secretary for Signode, but most of all she will be remembered for taking care of her family.
When she was younger, she enjoyed playing tennis with her sister, later in life she enjoyed shopping for antiques with her husband. All who knew her, knew her love for the Pittsburgh Steelers and her playing skills of the card game Euchre and building puzzles.
On October 25, 1958, she married her soul mate, Thomas "Alan" Archer of Weirton and together they had two children, Scott A. (Missy Panko) Archer of Weirton and Michelle C. (Rick DiFederico) of Hopedale, OH.
She is also survived by her two sisters, Florence (Mel) Kostur of Charlotte, NC, and Kathy (Dennis Gorlock) Fox of Rayland, OH; a sister in law, Nancy Ludewig ; and several nieces and nephews who also loved her.
At her request her visitation and funeral will be held privately for her family.
The Rev. Larry Barkley a friend of her family will preside.
The Archer family sincerely appreciates any memorial contribution in her memory be made to the Teramana Cancer Foundation 380 Summit Ave Steubenville, OH 43952.
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Dear Alan,Michelle & Scott We are very saddened by Caroline,s passing, I really cannot find the words to express my feelings, a beautiful, kind & gentle soul. I will miss seeing her out in the yard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If ever you need any of the Miller,s just call. Woody, Kevin,Deborah, MR & Aershyn all send their prayers. Love & God Bless The Millers
Dear Alan and Scott, I’m so sorry for your loss. Kiki was such a warm, giving person. I know Mark loved her and all of you. Please know we’re thinking of you and holding you close in our hearts. Jackie
Judy and I are so sorry to hear about her death. Glad we got to see her recently. Rest in peace.
Michelle, I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for you. I imagine there is no worse time than the loss of a mother. I know your mom was your constant, always there, always guiding. Heaven just received one of the most special angels. You are a reflection of your mom in the way your treat people with respect and empathy. Not to mention the way you make each person feel special and loved. I am so sorry for your loss. Love yourself and your family right now and God will handle the rest. Please know my heart is open if there ia anything you might need during this time of incredible loss. Wendy (Love) Richmond
The Archer/Ludwig Families: You have our deepest sympathies on the death of your loved one. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. The degree of your sadness will equal the degree of joy in the times to come. Just hold steady and know that we are here for you. Phil,Wendy and Tyler Richmond
Dear Alan, Mick & Scott ~ Words cannot express the sadness in my heart after hearing of the loss of your beloved wife and mom, Kiki. Heaven certainly received another angel, and this earth lost one of the sweetest, kindest people I’ve ever known. I will never forget Kik’s smile that lit up a room; her encouraging words; her hospitality; and most of all, the love she had for her family. My family and I are lifting you all in prayer at this difficult time and I’m sending hugs across the miles to you all. God bless you all and keep you in His watchful care ~ Katy
Alan and family, Our memory of Carolyn is seeing her working in the yard and a sweet hello as she greeted you. We will miss her but We thank the Lord for sending angels that we might tap their strength,enjoy their comforting presence,and find their help in times of need. In Christian Love Bob and Vicki Sarap.
I have so many fond memories of Mrs Archer. I remember being very young and always peeking out the window across the street on Sundays in the fall… Waiting for the steeler game to start.. hoping that Katie was coming so I could go up to play in your basement with the cool pool table! Please know you are in our prayers. I always thought you were the neatest neighbors!!!
Alan, Michelle and Scott, My thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to all of you and the rest of the family. I have many happy childhood memories of Carolyn. She was by far one of the sweetest women I’ve even known in my life. She will be deeply missed. God bless all of you.
Dear Alan and family, I am saddened to hear of Carolyn’s ( and your mom’s) passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. ” May her rest be in peace and her rising in glory”. Anne Culley Verdin
ALAN AND DAUGHTERS, FLORENCE, AND KATHY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WE DID GRADE SCHOOL TO HS TOGETHER AND SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. LOVE JERRY HAMILL
Scott, Thinking of you and the family at this time. God Bless. -Roy M
Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To Alan and family, We are so sorry that your wife and mother had to leave this earth plane so early. I know it is a shock because we lost some close relatives and friends within the last 5 months. It takes time to heal the pain but one suggestion i have for you all is to keep busy. Doing that has helped our family so much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
To my dearest friend Kathy Fox & her family. I am so sorry to hear about your sister Carolyn. I lost my baby sister a few months ago to Cancer also. Please know that you are in my heart forever and i will pray for your peace and well being. May Carolyn rest in peace and God Bless… Kathy i miss seeing you. We will have to get together sometime.
Dear Florence and Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your sister. I am sorry too that we have lost touch. Hope you and your families are well.
Dear Mr. Archer, Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your wife Carolyn. She was always so very pleasant when she would come in to pick up prescriptions at Krogers and she was a joy to talk to!! May your multitudes of loving memories bring you comfort in the coming days and may God hold you in his loving arms. God Bless, Natalie Teaff (former pharmacy manager at Krogers)
Michelle, My condolences on the loss of your mother. Our time spent here with our loved ones is never long enough. Christine Tunanidis
Al I am so sorry for your loss. your friend Ron Kohnfelder.
Al, Scott & Missy, Michelle & Rick Words can’t express how saddened I am to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this heartbreaking time. I just want you to know I am thinking of you. My deepest condolence.
Michelle, my heart is breaking for you and your family during this time..It is very hard to lose someone as special as your mother was to her family and everyone that knew her…I am sooo sorry for your loss dear old friend and I am sending my love at this time.
Al & Family, Our heart felt condolence’s go out to you. Ray and Lee Elliott
Al, Michelle, and Scott, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Carolyn…so many great memories of her and your family came to mind when I heard the news. Our families were connected in so many different ways throughout the years that I feel like I also lost a family member. I love you all and will be thinking of you during this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Frank and Mitzie Bradley
Michelle and Scott, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother! My Thoughts and Prayers are with you! May your Beloved Mother Rest in Peace!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Archer. As a kid, Bob Smurthwaite and I use to visit your home and watch Mr. Archer as he built his Dune Buggy. I still remember observing the love your family had for each other. What great memories I have growing up on Pleasantview Dr, and knowing the Archer’s rank up there with one of the best. Now may your angel have forever peace in heaven. My prayers are with you.
To the Archer Family, I will never forget Mrs.Archer. Every time I came to your home I always felt welcomed. It seemed that if Carol was home then Alan was too. It was great the way they always listened to the growing pains of Scotts friends. Mrs. Archer never hesitated to stop what she was doing at home to take time to talk to all of Scott’s buddies when they would stop in. She (and Alan) were part of what growing up in Weirton was best.
Dear Alan & Children, We were so shocked to hear about Carolyn’s passing. We were away in Florida and sorry to hear the news. We are so fortunate to have you guys as neighbors and always enjoyed sharing our small interactions with Carolyn. We will miss seeing her working in the yard…our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will visit you soon. God bless you all and may your good memories help get you through this most difficult time. Fondly, Becky & Gary
Miss Kiki, I am so thankful for you.We did so much fun things together like playing school, going to MickeyD’s Play Place&swinging on the swings. I loved all the stories you told&books you read. You know how much I loved getting my back scratched&you telling us bedtime stories like Cinderella, Jack&the Beanstalk & 3 Little PIgs. I will tell Bella them when she gets older&scratch her back as I tell them 🙂 We have so many wonderful memories together. Thank you for always giving me advice, giving me a place to stay&putting up with me when I was a handful. You were the best great aunt, but you know you were more of a mother to me. You shaped me into the person&mother I am today. I will always tell Bella about you&the wonderful things we did. Just like I have my ducky blankey, she’ll always have the bunny blankey :] Watch over us. Rest Peacefully Kiki, I know you’re kicking Bubba’s ass in euchre. I love you bunches&bunches&bunches.
Kiki, I miss you so so so much. I can’t believe that this will be our first halloween without you. I wish I could hear you read the Witch on Hissing Hill & sing the witches hat song. God do I miss you.. I love you bunches&bunches. Happy Halloween Keek.
****I love you bunches&bunches my darling<3
Hi Kiki, we all found out by now that time doesn’t heal all wounds. It sucks so bad, we all miss you & need you so much. Poor Uncle Al is just having a rough time, he misses you terribly, please send him a clear sign that things will eventually get better until you two meet again. Bella’s getting so big, Kim just got her first 4th of July dress, it’s beautiful, you would love it. I remember the 4th of 2010, we just sat on the porch & talked all night. I’d kill to be there right now. Bella’s 9 months & it’s flying by. The one day she was sick & my first thought was bringing her over so you could take care of her.. it hurt so much realizing that she will never get those experiences. Not a second passes you aren’t on my mind. This Mother’s Day was hard, not having you, but I know you helped Mick in that wreck. She & Scott are so lucky to call you Mom. I don’t think the hurt will ever go away for any of us. I just hate how much Bella will miss out on, but I promise I will tell her everything we did. Boy we had great times. I just told Uncle Al I wanted to reblaze the trail, hopefully this fall we can do it. I just wish I would have let you stay up Pittsburgh with Bella & I but I didn’t want you to be uncomfortable, but I’ll regret that forever. I love the picture of you & Bella together, it’s etched in my memory. Well if you my Angel are allowed please send Uncle Al a sign, anything. Please talk to Teeny & watch over her. Watch over us all… We are truly lucky to have you as our guardian angel but you know it would be better if you were with us.. I just have to keep thinking I was the luckiest person for 21 years. Keek, I love you bunches & bunches, to heaven & back.. ”Goodnight my darling, sleep tight.” & “Goodmorning my darling, how are you this morning” I’ll never stop hearing that every night & morning.
Hi Miss Kiki, we missed you soo much yesterday. I bet you had a wonderful birthday up there. I miss you so much it hurts. I just wish I could hear your voice on more time, but I know I’d want to hear you 1, 000 more times. Bella is so big, can you believe next month we’ll be celebrating her 1st birthday? Ally is doing great, she’s working, I know how proud you’d be of her. Please Kiki, watch over&send Justine a sign,she’s not doing too well. I would love to see her how she used to be & I’ve told her that all you wanted was for her to get better. Well, I’m rambling but Keek we miss you oh so much. There will never be another person on this earth as sweet, caring&beautiful as you are. Please help uncle Al out, he needs out of the funk hes in. I love you bunches&bunches xoxox.. fly high up there. I know you’re the most beautiful angel up there. Happy belated 4th of July, I bet the fireworks were gorgeous up there. I love you bunches Kiki, my darling. ‘Until we meet again’