Mary Louise McCurdy
Mary Louise McCurdy, 86, of Berkeley Hills, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in the love of her family and caregivers in Rockynol Assisted Living, Akron, Ohio.
She was born October 26, 1926, a daughter of the late John and Lually Stickle, formerly of Washington. She grew up in Brookline along with her brother, Bill.
A graduate of Southside High School, she went on to receive a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where she met and fell in love with her husband of almost 60 years, Ted McCurdy, of Ben Avon. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Life as a college graduate and married woman began in May 1948. A dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many, she leaves all who knew her well with beautiful memories. Every day of her life was an opportunity for a special occasion. Her door was always open, her table always beautifully set for the season, her kitchen stocked. Her greatest joy was sharing her intelligence, creative talents and sense of humor with family and friends.
Mrs. McCurdy was a member of Memorial Park Presbyterian Church and Twig and Blossom Garden Club and lent her abilities to numerous community organizations.
Surviving are a son, Tim McCurdy (Carol) of Coudersport; a daughter, Marcia Wolff of Akron; grandchildren Lindsay Zedonek (Mark) of Pittsburgh, Kyle McCurdy of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Matthew McCurdy of Coudersport; sisters-in-law Mary Ann Wrenshall of Avalon and Norine Lucas of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
The staff of Rockynol and Visiting Nurse Services Hospice provided loving care for her.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Simons Funeral Home Inc., 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, where a celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or National Parkinson Foundation.
Her family expressed this sentiment in memory of Mrs. McCurdy: When I think of you, a smile finds a place in my soul. I truly know the sun and moon dance on water. Words become poems, and the world is a better place.