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Sarah Baird Obituary

Sarah "Sally" J. Baird, 88, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, surrounded by her family at UPMC Shadyside. She was the daughter of the late Hope and George Beatty. Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Baird. Loving mother of Beverly Baird, Charles (Sally) Baird, Robert (Janet) Baird, William "Bill" (Amy) Baird, and Diane Baird. Nana of nine and great-grandmother of 10. Sister of the late Mert (surviving Terrie) Beatty. Sally enjoyed spending time at her summer home in Chautauqua Lake, NY, with her husband and family and extended friends and family there. She was an active member in the Unity Community Church, donating her time, and loved to cook for the congregation, fundraisers, and funeral wakes. She will be remembered for her passion and love for her family. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Unity Community Church, 215 Unity Center Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Everyone please meet at the church. Burial will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery next to her husband, Charles.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Mar. 25, 2025.

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Jim Winter

March 25, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139

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215 Unity Center Rd., Pgh., PA 15239

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