Nina C. Goldsmith
Enjoyed spending time with her familyNina C. Goldsmith, 99, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Upper St. Clair entered the gates of heaven on December 29, 2018. She is survived by her loving family consisting of two daughters: Beth (Peter) Brooks of Peters Township and Karna of Mt. Lebanon, three grandchildren: Michael and Stephen (Carolyn) Brooks, and Joanna (Jeff) Smaracheck, and her three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her cherished sister-in-law Marjorie Goldsmith and many nieces who she treasured. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, her sister, Elizabeth Sturm, and brothers, Berton and Lester Lackie. She dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Nina was born on a farm in Stark County, Illinois and taught school in a one room school house before going to work in Washington, D.C. during WWII to do her part for the war effort. After the war, she went to Chicago where she met her husband, James to whom she was happily married for 34 years until he died in 1987.
She was an active member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, for many years, helping to start their weekday nursery school and the Meals on Wheels program.
She was a voracious reader and loved to play bridge. Until her early 90’s, she went on many trips covering all 50 states and other countries.
Friends received at Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Rd, McMurray on Thursday, January 3, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 4, at 11am in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Everyone meet at church.Interment will be private.
Contributions can be made to Brothers Brother 1200 Galveston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Endowment Fund 1066 Washington Road, Pgh PA 15228. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.