Obituary for Mary Louise Willebrand (Gonzalez)
Mary Louise Willebrand, age 87, of Rostraver Twp., PA, formerly of Donora, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022.
She was born October 7, 1934 in Donora, the daughter of the late Joseph M. Gonzalez and the late Mary Svercek Gonzalez.
She was a lifelong member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.
Louise received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Duquesne University and her Master's in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the School Board for Mon Valley Catholic High School for many years.
She loved to knit, was a great seamstress, wonderful cook especially of authentic Spanish dishes, and an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pittsburgh Pirate fan. Louise loved to play Bridge and was always initiating family card or board games.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years; Clyde Willebrand; children, C. Joseph Willebrand and wife Donna of Washington, PA, Amy L. Pascarella and Jerry Rizzardi of Carroll Twp. and Becky A. Stewart of Rostraver Twp.; seven Grandchildren, Jeffrey Willebrand, Brian (Megan) Willebrand, Neil Pascarella, Leah (Tyler) Frey, Connor Stewart, Grant Stewart and Jack Stewart; a great granddaughter, Molly Louise Willebrand; and a sister, Evelyn Trepasko of Export.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be received on Wednesday September 28, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday September 29, 2022 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Andrew the Apostle Church Donora Campus at 10:00 AM.
Louise's family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, PO Box #91891, Washington, D.C. 20090- 1891 or to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Road, Donora, PA 15033
To Share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
She was born October 7, 1934 in Donora, the daughter of the late Joseph M. Gonzalez and the late Mary Svercek Gonzalez.
She was a lifelong member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.
Louise received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Duquesne University and her Master's in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the School Board for Mon Valley Catholic High School for many years.
She loved to knit, was a great seamstress, wonderful cook especially of authentic Spanish dishes, and an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pittsburgh Pirate fan. Louise loved to play Bridge and was always initiating family card or board games.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years; Clyde Willebrand; children, C. Joseph Willebrand and wife Donna of Washington, PA, Amy L. Pascarella and Jerry Rizzardi of Carroll Twp. and Becky A. Stewart of Rostraver Twp.; seven Grandchildren, Jeffrey Willebrand, Brian (Megan) Willebrand, Neil Pascarella, Leah (Tyler) Frey, Connor Stewart, Grant Stewart and Jack Stewart; a great granddaughter, Molly Louise Willebrand; and a sister, Evelyn Trepasko of Export.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be received on Wednesday September 28, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday September 29, 2022 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Andrew the Apostle Church Donora Campus at 10:00 AM.
Louise's family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, PO Box #91891, Washington, D.C. 20090- 1891 or to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Road, Donora, PA 15033
To Share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com