Carol McDevitt Obituary
Age 90, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, August 25, 2025, Mrs. McDevitt was the beloved wife of James W. McDevitt; mother of Diane McDevitt (Marilyn), Cheryl Ford (Curt), Donna Lotz (Carl), Colleen Rekowski (Tom), Marsha McDevitt; predeceased by 9 siblings; grandmother of Erin Alvarez (Miguel), Justin Druga (Andrew); great-grandmother of Emmy.
Celebrate Mrs. McDevitts life with her family on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Thursday at 10:30 AM. The family respectfully suggests donations to be made to Hope Hospice, 3356 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15237.
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