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Ellen Pickard Obituary

Ellen (Witherspoon) Pickard, 91, formerly of Latrobe, passed away peacefully with family in attendance on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Anna Maria of Aurora Assisted Living, in Ohio. She was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late J.K. and Janetta (Watson) Witherspoon. She was a past member of the Latrobe United Methodist Church and served in the Navy as an Ensign registered nurse. She retired from Torrance State Hospital in 1986. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. Robert G., and John "Bud" Witherspoon. She is survived by her children, Jan (Mike) Yenny, of Newbury, Ohio, Marjorie (Mark) Munson, of Mt. Lebanon, Mark (Patty) Pickard, of Latrobe, and Matt (Marjorie) Pickard, of Palmyra; grandchildren, Nick (Kayla), Neil (fiancee, Christina), and Andy Pickard, Andrew and Abby Munson, and Ashley (fiance, Clay) Pickard; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tribune Review on Aug. 22, 2016.

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Joe, Mary, Alec & Jacob

August 23, 2016

We are saddened to hear that your mom passed away. Our thoughts are with your family.

Larry & Maria

August 23, 2016

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. I hope with time, your memories and times spent together will bring you comfort.

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August 22, 2016

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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