Carole Pugar

Carole Pugar (Noe), age 92, completed her earthly journey and entered heaven in the loving arms of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin on Thursday, Oct. 23. She was predeceased by her parents (Joseph and Hazel), two grandsons (Steve and Mike), her sister Grace, and her beloved husband of 62 years, Charles. She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou, and a large loving family.
Carole was the matriarch of an amazing family that included six children: Chuck (and his partner Jess), Ken (and his wife Marianne), Marjie (and her partner Hutch), Joe (and his partner Jamie), and twins Bob and Beth (and her husband Chris). This large family, which she cherished, includes 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, who all affectionately referred to her as Nuna.
Carole was a devout Catholic and a passionate pro-life supporter. She was a dedicated educator and spent decades teaching in elementary schools and later in her career as the school principal at St. Irenaeus in Oakmont. She adored the beach and spent countless summers in Myrtle Beach, SC, often accompanied by dozens of family members.
Carole was an avid reader, she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, ceramics, sewing, knitting, and crochet. She was an exceptional baker, specializing in nut bread, Christmas butter cookies, and the world's best pie crust. She loved following and rooting for her hometown Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. She stayed up to date on current events (was a Fox News junkie) and never missed an opportunity to play Bingo.
Her family will miss her hosting the regular Sunday gatherings for dinner and witnessing the delight she exuded when visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Carole truly earned her ticket to heaven. It was over seven years ago that her husband, Charles (Pap), departed this world, and she expressed her readiness to join him in heaven. It is a certainty that the two of them will continue to watch over their entire family with very happy hearts.
Funeral services are being handled by Neely Funeral Home, Glenshaw PA. Visitation will be on Sunday Oct 26 from 4-7PM, on Monday Oct 27 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday Oct 28 at 10AM at Christ the King Parish, Saint Mary's Church in Sharpsburg. Everyone Please Meet At Church.
In lieu of flowers, Carole may be honored by a gift in her name to the Pennsylvania Pro-Life federation (www.paprolife.org) or the pro-life organization of your choice.