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Josephine E. "Jo" Ambrose
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Daughter of the late Cecelia and Frank Shanta. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Edward Ambrose. Loving mother of Edward (Jeannie) Ambrose of Oakmont and Carol (Richard) Killigrew of Fox Chapel. Meme of Heather (Peter) Stumpp, Elizabeth Ambrose (Steven Johnson), Bridget (Carlos) Barroto, Michael Killigrew, and Edward (Caroline) Ambrose. Great-Meme to four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by Frank (Vicki) Shanta, Mary (John) Galamb, Charles (Lorraine) Shanta, Cecelia Shanta, Theresa (John) Tuschak, Elsie (Russell) Adams, Joseph Shanta, Ella (Roy) Arp, and Rudolph (Dorothy) Shanta. Jo loved to garden, loved needle arts, and baking especially Christmas cookies.
The family held private visitation, blessing service, and burial at Plum Creek Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC. Oakmont.
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Tracy Arp
June 8, 2024
The last member of a GREAT family to pass, now she will be celebrating with my Mom and all of her other siblings and parents. I hold fond memories of visiting her, and was always said when my visits would end. Prayers to Carol, Rich and the kids as you go through this different time.
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Georgia Arp Chandler
June 8, 2024
Aunt Jo was a remarkable woman. She was strong willed, that's the way she was raised. I will truly miss talking with her. Wonderful Lady. Love Georgia and family
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