Gretchen K. McBride

Gretchen K. McBride obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Gretchen K. McBride

Gretchen McBride Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Peters Township on Sep. 21, 2024.
Gretchen K. McBride, age 79, of Cecil, PA, passed away with family by her side after a long battle with dementia on September 20, 2024.
Born on January 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Lillian and Robert Kunkle.
Loving mother of Laura (Tim) Shiring, Amy McBride and Chuck (Kristen) McBride; cherished MumMum of Rayni, Wesley, Olivia, Grace, Charlie, and J.R.; and dear sister of Melissa Nagy.
Gretchen was a longtime member of Center Presbyterian Church, actively serving in various roles at the church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. A funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10 am
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org

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Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Peters Township

3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317

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