She will be remembered for the deep love and kindness she showed to all those around her. Susan was active in the community and most proud of her efforts to initiate the KD Turkey Fund read-a- thon in Wexford Elementary school, and she was pleased with all who have continued the now tradition. Among many volunteer activities, she served as Wexford Elementary PTO president, played piano for and supported the Pine Richland strings orchestra, tutored elementary students and worked on home repairs with the Pittsburgh Project, and served meals at Outreached Arms at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Susan was extremely appreciative of the care she received at UPMC Hillman with her neuro-oncologist Dr.
She was an elder in the Presbyterian church, sang with the WCPC praise band, and served the Pittsburgh Presbytery on the Commission for Ministry assisting congregations through pastoral transitions. Susan believed that God is love and strived to live her life exemplifying that. Susan chose to stay at home and raise her daughters after a diagnosis of chromophobe renal cell carcinoma in 1998. She started her career at Westinghouse EMD as a field engineer, and she later worked in marketing. She graduated from Kiski Area High School and Drexel University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering as one of only 4 women in the program. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard. Susan was born in Cleveland and raised in Washington Twp., PA.
She is survived by her husband Rich, daughters Laura (Barbara Glass) of Kirkland, Washington and Julia mother Mary Laura Gardner, brothers Richard (Terry) and William and sister Carolyn (Dwight) Dietrich along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Interment to follow at Holy Savior Cemetery in Gibsonia, PA.Īge 60, of Pine Township, PA, of Glioblastoma. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Alexis Church (Saint Aidan Parish) at 10090 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090 on Friday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, July 6, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Tom was incredibly dedicated to his family and faith and will be greatly missed by all. But above all else, Tom enjoyed spending time with his beautiful wife, children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. A lover of the outdoors, Tom valued his time spent at camp and tending to his magnificent garden. His work ethic was unmatched, and he woke up every day ready to give it his all. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Banks and Zetta Wilson and his siblings Bill, John, Joe, Pat and Mike. Also survived by his siblings Jim, Sally, George and Banks as well as many nieces and nephews. Great-Grandpap of Zetta, Jude, Alexander, Nicholas, August, Catherine, Sophia, Lucas and Penelope. (Kate), Alexandria, Kayla (Jacob), Nicole (Kevin), Stephanie, Banks, Austin and Cole. Dear Pap of April (Nathan), Thomas (Marlana), Alan Jr. Loving father of Cindy, Tom, Alan (Margaret), Rick (Dina), Ted and Julie (Greg). He follows his late wife, Shirley, with whom he cherished 61 years of marriage before her passing. “Tom” age 86, of Wexford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, July 13,2023 at 3pm at the First Methodist Church, 127 Seventh St, Renovo,Pa 17764. As per Betty's wishes, there is no visitation.
Her primary love was for her large extended family. She was from a large family where she was one of eleven children. Betty was a volunteer at UPMC Passavant Hospital and also at a local hospice. She enjoyed gardening as well as being active in local golf and bowling leagues. Betty was a library secretary for the North Allegheny School District, working at various schools in the district. Wife of the late Paul John Fantaske, Sr loving mother of Elaine Fantaske Barch, Mitchell Paul Fantaske, Robert Alan Fantaske and Paul John Fantaske, Jr also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Age 91, of McCandless Township formerly of the Renovo area.
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