EILEEN WINKLER Obituary
EILEEN (MATTHEWS)
With her loving family at her side, Eileen (Matthews) Winkler, lost her courageous battle to breast cancer and entered her eternal rest on February 17, 2011. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1941 to the late David and Marie (Loomis) Matthews. Beloved wife of Joseph Winkler for 53 years; loving Mother of Karen (William) Wainwright, Kristine (Donald) Remas, Amy (Keith) Knaus, Susan (Paul) Solinski, Joseph (Denise) Winkler, Jennifer (Michael) Horan, David (Amy) Winkler; grandmother of Emily, Benjamin, and Abigail Wainwright, Joseph and Elizabeth Remas, Amanda, Sarah, Holly, and Matthew Knaus; Joey, Jacob, and Olivia Winkler, Nathaniel and Connor Horan, Greta, Alana, and David Winkler. Sister of Linda (Samuel) Prepelka; sister-in-law of Dolores Ebbert (Walter, deceased), Barbara Fischer, and Juanita (Ronald) Fischer. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Throughout her life, Eileen was the most caring and giving person, always having an open heart and mind to help anyone in need. She was an active member of Holy Spirit Parish in Millvale; having served in the roles of Eucharistic Minister, Wedding Coordinator, Treasurer of Christian Mothers, and Parish Council. For many years, she was an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Millvale. Eileen will always be remembered as being a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Family was of most importance to Eileen, Eileen enjoyed gardening, walks an the beach in Florida, shopping, cooking, knitting, and her many friendships. She will be sadly missed. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave,, Avalon 412-766-5600. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest contributions to Holy Spirit Parish, 608 Farragut St., Millvale, PA 15209 or to your favorite charity.
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February 22, 2011
Dear Joe and family, I was so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. She brought forth many souls, and helped many more. I will always remember her humor and how she handled the many crosses she was called to carry. God bless Anna Marie (Omodio)Grubbs
Don & Diane Depp
February 22, 2011
Joe and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We were so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. She was truly a wonderful, caring person who will be missed. May the memory of her love surround you now and bring you peace. God bless!
Barcaskey Family
February 21, 2011
Dave, Amy, Greta, Alana, David...We're so sorry for your loss. Eileen sounds like an amazing woman...your memories will always be precious.
Cheri & Tony Cigna & Family
February 21, 2011
Amy, Keith, Amanda, Sarah, Holly and Matt and the rest of the Winkler Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom/Grandma/Wife was an absolutely amazing woman who surrounded herself with an amazingly loving family. Treasure the memories. She will always be with you.
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February 21, 2011
Jen and family...I was so sad to hear about your mom, she was always such a wonderful person and I have fond memories of her from when we were kids. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with your family,
William Chippich
George & Faye Platz
February 20, 2011
To Joe Winkler Family
May Our Lord comfort you and your loved
ones of the loss of your beloved wife,
mother and grandchildren.
February 20, 2011
Joe Winkler & family. Ruth & I send our condolences to you. Eileen will remain in our prayers. Jim & Ruth Pastore
February 19, 2011
Jen & Family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this challenging time. We love you! Sue & Chuck Hogan
Sue,Vince,& Jeff Mesiarik-Golik
February 19, 2011
Winkler family- Deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you.
Maria Platz-Skalos
February 19, 2011
Dear Amy and Winkler family,I am so sorry for your loss,I have many great memories at St Anthonys of your family.My prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time and may they help you and comfort you
Marilyn Stuckert
February 19, 2011
Dear Jennifer and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have thought of you and your family, along with your parents many times in the years since we worked together. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Be well.
Jennifer Duffy
February 19, 2011
Dear Linda and Sam Prepelka, Our prayers are with you.
Love Jen & Will Duffy
Jacky Basl
February 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phil and Cindy Della Valle
February 18, 2011
To the family of Eileen Winkler,
We want to extend our sympathy at this very sad time for the loss of your mother,wife, grandmother and very dear friend. Her memory will live in all of you forever!
Mary White
February 18, 2011
Dear Amy,Keith,Amanda,Sarah,Holly and Matt
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderful woman of whom we had a chance to have spent time with. Remember she will always be with you at all times. Our love and prayers go out to your whole family.
love you
The White's
Martha Mehler-Reed
February 18, 2011
I would like to extend my sympathy to the Winkler family in the time of your loss. May you have peace in knowing shes with God and with all of the wonderful memories you will cherish.
Rose Schnarrenberger
February 18, 2011
Joe, my prayers are with you and your family. Eileen was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I feel blessed to have had her as a friend. Know that she is in heaven watching over you and your family.
Arlene (Marlovits) Stasenko
February 18, 2011
Jenny,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
Sophia Zbierajewski Archer
February 18, 2011
Dear Jen & the whole Winkler Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Cherish your memories, for they are many. I will keep you in my prayers.
February 18, 2011
Dear Joe,
Wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and all the family. I was glad to have had a chance to meet her, that day at Grant's. She was a wonderful person..my prayers will be with you
Sincerely,
Carol A McDonald
Rick Pelkofer
February 18, 2011
Dear Winkler Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless your Family.
February 18, 2011
My deepest and sincere sympathy to the family, in particular to Emily and Karen Wainwright. You will all be in my prayers.
George R. Sucha, Gannon University, School of Education
Lauren Pfister
February 18, 2011
Sue & Paul,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Jackie Wainwright
February 18, 2011
You all will truly have a special angel in heaven to watch over you as she did on earth! You have my sincere sympathy! Jackie Wainwright
Amy Fickess
February 18, 2011
Jen and family....Sending you and yours special prayers to help you in your time of need. You have my sympathy....God Bless.
Paula Wainwright Mergenthaler
February 18, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carmen Mielke
February 18, 2011
Dear Winkler Family
I am so sorry for the loss of a very special Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Friend . May your many memories bring you comfort at this very difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Toni Stauber
February 18, 2011
Joe and all the Winkler Family, I know your hearts are heavy. Mine cries with yours. But how fortunate we all are to have had Eileen in our lives. You know you were all loved and loved in return. Someday your beautiful memories will comfort you and make you smile.
February 18, 2011
Our prayers are with you at your time of loss. Deepest sympathy, Dana Marra
Linda Croyle
February 18, 2011
Sue & Family... Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sending my deepest sympathy,
Linda Croyle.
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