Vada L. "Wigfield" Birmingham

Vada L. (Wigfield) Birmingham, 87, of Cresaptown, MD passed away peacefully January 27, 2026 at UPMC Western Maryland.

She was born January 23, 1939 in Bedford County, PA to the late Edgar and Lena Wigfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Birmingham in 1973 at age 36; and her friend and sister-in-law, Mary Birmingham.

Vada graduated from Everett Area High School and continued her education at Catherman's Business School and Frostburg State University, where she received her Bachelors degree in Business Management. She had an accomplished administrative career and held positions at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, Kelly Springfield Tire Co., and Allegany Co Public School System.

She was a very talented person. For a time she had a full kiln set up for making ceramics. She liked tending to her flower garden, especially her beloved irises, and quilting where she finished quilts started by her mother, and doing applique. Vada was a big Elvis fan. She also enjoyed photography, collecting Hallmark ornaments, and attending jewelry shows. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. She always had a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and hosted the family Thanksgiving holiday.

She is survived by her brother, Dale F. Wigfield and companion Jean; nephews, Troy L. Wigfield and wife Tawnya of Schellsburg, PA and Travis Wigfield and wife Anahi of Bedford, PA; and her extended family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 15205 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, MD. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold McClay officiating.

Internment will be private at Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland, MD.

A special thanks to her friend and neighbor Gary Kles, as well as for the care by the staff of Devlin Manor.