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Braelynn Autumn Woolheater, 14 of Elizabeth Township passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 26, 2010 to Dawn Renee (Fellabaum) Priest and David Joesph Woolheater. She was in 10th grade at Elizabeth Forward School District, had an absolute passion for horses, and competed as an avid barrel racer. As a member of the R&R Ranch in Elizabeth Township - she lived and breathed for the care of her horse, Glory, along with all of the other horses at the farm, as they meant the world to her. In addition to her parents, Braelynn is survived by her siblings, Charity Woolheater, Mason Priest, Julie Woolheater, David Woolheater and Rosalyn Byrne; her grandparents, Joyce (the late Tony) Fellabaum and Cathy Woolheater; aunts and uncles, Bill Fellabaum, Sherry Morrow, Nicole (Derek) Perrault; as well as numerous cousins, friends, and all of her adopted farm family. Braelynn is preceded in death by her grandfather, Tony Fellabaum; her aunt, Halley Woolheater; and her step-dad, David Priest. Friends are welcome Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert & Samantha D. Murphy, directors. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 10 am in the funeral home chapel. Braelynn's family has also began a "Braelynn Woolheater Memorial Trust" in her honor #BraelynnStrong (please be patient & check back later while we create a link or QR code for future donations). Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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