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Karlee Paige (Wilhelm) McDermitt, 26, of Bethel Park, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1996 in Greensburg and grew up in Blythedale. She is survived by her husband, Arthur “Artie” McDermitt, of Bethel Park; parents, John and Kathy (Keddie)Wilhelm of Elizabeth Township; brother, John Wilhelm of Corpus Christi, TX., sisters, Katelyn (Jordan McKelvey) Wilhelm and Katrinia Wilhelm of Elizabeth Township and Kayla (Brendan) Batchelor of Chagrin Falls, OH. She was also aunt of Declan, Bri, John Jr., and Maddie; and great aunt to Finan. Karlee graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School before attending Slippery Rock University where she met the love of her life, Artie. While Artie served in the US Army, Karlee supported and awaited his safe return home. The two were married September 18, 2021 and celebrated alongside their family and friends. Karlee loved to travel, was generous with her time and a spirited woman. She loved animals, especially their dogs Tanner (who is waiting for her), Hank and Katie, both of whom were a great comfort to her in the last year. Her family and friends will love and remember her always. Karlee was preceded in death by her grandparents Paul and Gertrude “Gert” Wilhelm, grandparents Aloysius “Al” and Beryl Keddie, aunt Laureen Keddie, aunt Celia Watson Keddie, and cousin Matthew McCabe and Karlee is survived by aunts and uncles Paula (Denny) Deppen, of Boston; Sharon (Mike) Chudzinski, of Fremont, OH; Joan (Tom) Sachs, of Flagstaff, AZ; Larry Wilhelm, of Columbus, OH; Bart (Carla) Wilhelm, of Napoleon, OH; Lenny Wilhelm, of Fremont, OH; Steve (Lisa) Wilhelm, of Fremont, OH; Sharon (Theodore) Opfar, of Versailles; James Keddie, of Richmond, TX., Cousins Nathan (Kristi) Sachs, Ann (Andrew) Wright, Neil (Selena Smith) Sachs, Whitney (Mark McNeal) Deppen, Abigail Chudzinski McCabe, Kyle Deppen, Jill (Jason) Moore, Hilary (Brandon Rooker) Deppen, Phillip Wilhelm, Zachary (Tiffany) Wilhelm, Stephanie (Brad) Osborne, Kerri (Charles) James, Luke Wilhelm, Amanda (Cory) Menke, Danni (Dakota) Shay, Felicity Keddie, Jeremy Keddie, Stacie (Loren) Fisher, Kellie (Michael) Gerlach. Also survived by her mother-in-law Melissa McDermitt, father-in-law Arthur (Kimberly) McDermitt Jr., Lawrence and Judith Klima; Austin (Tricia) McDermitt, Allison McDermitt, John McDermitt, Jay McDermitt, Nathan McDermitt, Darlene Whitfield, Nicholas Smutney, and Matthew Smutney. Memorial Contributions in Karlee’s memory can be made to One Day to Remember at www.onedaytoremember or the Elizabeth Forward Swim Team. Friends are welcome Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000. Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 3 pm. with The Rev. Robert Fagan officiating. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
Erica Porath
February 10, 2023
Kathy and Family,
I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately, as coworker of Kathy, I never had the opportunity to meet Karlee. She looks like such a beautiful, strong young lady. There are no “right” words to say during moments such as this. Please know that ALL of you are in my thoughts!
With my deepest sympathies,
Erica M. Porath
Barry Ostroff
January 27, 2023
John, Kathy and all of your family, my deepest sympathies to you all, and my prayers to help you through your grief. There's no way I can imagine the hole in your hearts and in your lives. May God bless you.
Judy Cook
January 25, 2023
Artie and Family, please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. (Grandma Klima's card club friend.)
Anita & Chuck DiLoreto
January 25, 2023
Rest in peace Karlee. Tricia DiLoreto often talked about what a wonderful, beautiful person she was with a kind soul I know she will be so missed by the family and her memories will live on forever.
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Christine Malloy
January 24, 2023
Hugs and prayers for all of you. So sorry for your loss of such a beautiful person. RIP Karlee
Martha Overmyer
January 24, 2023
So Sorry for your loss!
Chuck & Gloria waszczak
January 24, 2023
Memory Eternal!
Chuck & Gloria Waszczak
Enon, Ohio
Angela Weinzen Johnson
January 23, 2023
Deepest condolences. Praying for all those touched by her kind soul.
Missy Pastor
January 23, 2023
It's not fair that such a beautiful soul was taken way too soon. I'm so glad to have known Karlee when she was growing up. A special girl for sure. Love to you all!
Jay Mankey
January 23, 2023
My deepest condolences to your family at this time, Karlee. You were incredibly kind and I'll never forget that about you. May your family find peace at this time and always.
Emily Robb
January 23, 2023
I was in New horizons majorettes in 1990 -1994 with the wilhelm family and it is sad about karlee and she was good in all her activities she did and she will be missed by all
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