Gwendolyn P. Colangelo

Gwendolyn P. Colangelo obituary, Crafton, PA

Gwendolyn P. Colangelo

Gwendolyn Colangelo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schepner-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. - Crafton on Mar. 13, 2026.
Gwendolyn Colangelo, age 83, of Crafton, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Beloved wife of 46 years to Nelio Colangelo; sister of Ruth Ann (Bill) Patrick; sister-in-law of Giannina (Vince) Treonze; and also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and loving family members. She will be greatly missed by her fur companion, Lucy.

Gwen had many wonderful friends and family in Maryland and North Carolina who will cherish her memory. She loved knitting, craft clubs, traveling, and was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Relatives and friends will be received Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 3-7 PM at SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Avenue, Crafton. Funeral service Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment to follow in The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Cemetery at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gwen's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 orwww.stjude.org (https://www.stjude.org/)

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Doug and Linda Dunham

March 15, 2026

Gwen will be dearly missed. We loved chatting with her at my craft shows and also when she would sit in the car while Nelio was volunteering to walk dogs for the rescue. Fly high with the angels sweet Gwen.

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Anita Viviano

March 14, 2026

Dear Nelio, I'm so sorry to hear about Gwen. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. ....(including her furry friend).
May she Rest in Peace.

God Bless you,
Anita Viviano

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March 15, 2026

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