Mary Ellen McCloskey

Mary Ellen McCloskey obituary

Mary Ellen McCloskey

Mary Ellen McCloskey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Robinson Township on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Mary Ellen Foringer McCloskey, 81, of Washington, PA passed away on October 29, 2025. Born on December 13, 1943 in Washington, PA she is the daughter of th elate Albert Merle and Catherine (Sakerka) Foringer.

Beloved sister to Eugene (Diana) Foringer, Don (Joyce) Foringer, and Barbara (Bernard) Desmond; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews,.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, Walter M. McCloskey, and sister, Ruthann Coughenour.

Mary Ellen enjoyed going on bus trips with friends, visiting casinos, and spending time shopping.

At her request, all services and interment will be private. All arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care.

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