Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Harriet Staley Obituary
Harriet W. Staley, 81, of Gibsonia died Thursday at UPMC Passavant Hospital.
Born Jan. 17, 1923, she was the daughter of Robert M. and Mary Ellen (Shearer) Wick.
Mrs. Staley was the secretary for Hance Elementary School for more than 23 years, a member of the Valencia Historical Society, a devoted volunteer with the Lighthouse Foundation and was active with the Mars Alliance Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Patricia T. Wagner of Texas, and Nora Kathleen Swigart and Virginia M. Raber, both of Wexford; two sisters, Ora Wick Shea of Butler and Helen Wick Burke of California; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Staley, her son, and seven brothers and sisters.
STALEY - Friends of Harriet W. Staley, who died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Paul Cope and the Rev. Vernon Borchert will officiate. Interment will be in West Union Cemetery, Pine Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Foundation, P.O. Box 366, Bakerstown, PA 15007.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Harriet Staley
December 8, 2004
We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Staley's passing. We will miss seeing her at the food bank at the Lighthouse.
She was such a gentle soul and so friendly to us. She will be missed for a long time.
Sue and Jim (food bank recipients)
Maxine Douthett
November 30, 2004
I was so sorry to hear about our classmate, Harriet, we'll miss her at our committee meeting luncheons terribly.
Sympathy to the family.
Elaine Boyle Jeffcoat
November 29, 2004
To All My Dear Relatives--
I am so glad I got to see my dear Aunt Harriet at our last family gathering. I never thought that it would be the last time. My prayers are with you all. Love, Elaine
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Tom & Cindy Ritchey
November 27, 2004
The Ritcheys are all saddened to hear of Harriet's passing. What a lovely, gracious, humble, and generous lady. We served with her at the Lighthouse, and enjoyed her so much. One of those wonderful blessings who could always be depended upon when help was needed. She's left big gap to be filled.
She'll be missed by so many. But I'll bet she's celebrating seeing her husband and son.
Know our prayers are with all of Harriet's family and friends. The Ritcheys will miss her.
Larry & Janet Huggins
November 26, 2004
Sorry for your loss. Your Mom babysat me sixty yrs. ago. My Mom, Edna Huggins Williams was in school w/your Mom. She is in a nursing home in Pompano Beach,FL. My Dad, Dale Huggins is buried near your Dad.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Harriet Staley's name
Memorial Events
for Harriet Staley
People and places connected with Harriet
Recent Obituaries
How to support Harriet's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Harriet Staley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
