Lucille "Sally" Schrauder

Lucille "Sally" Schrauder obituary

Lucille "Sally" Schrauder

Lucille Schrauder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Patrick T Lanigan Funeral Home - East Pittsburgh on Dec. 5, 2025.
Of North Huntingdon, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 82.

She is survived by her dear friend of 13 years, Pam Gibson; children, Maureen (Curtis) Nemcsik, and Michael (Judith) Schrauder; grandchildren, Robin (Jason) Konieczka, Nicholas (Chelsie) Geisler, Jacob Schrauder, Basia Schrauder, and Benjamin Schrauder; and 6 great grandchildren: Blake, Addie, Avarie, Cali, Julian and Jonas; brothers, Gary (Virginia) Rockenstein, William (Teri) Rockenstein, Scott Rockenstein; sister, Terri (Wil) Galloway; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rose Marie Rockenstein; sister, JoAnn (Robert) Clark; and granddaughter, Jennifer DeJulio.

Sally was a recognized local expert in sewing and owner of Sally's Custom Lampshades. She was always creative, loved to learn new things, and had a knack for solving problems. She loved nature, the outdoors and all animals, especially her Morkie dog, Charlie. She was a devout Catholic and parishioner at Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, and even in the midst of illness and pain said, "God's Will Be Done."

Friends are welcome on Monday from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, (412) 824-8800, where a Blessing Service will be held at 10 a.m. Sally will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery (Carnegie).

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Sally's honor to either White Oak Animal Safe Haven: 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 or The American Cancer Society of Pittsburgh: 106 Merchant Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Patrick T Lanigan Funeral Home - East Pittsburgh

700 Linden Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112

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