Mary Louise Willebrand – Rostraver Township, formerly of Donora
Mary Louise Willebrand, 87, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Donora, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. She was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Donora, the daughter of the late Joseph M. Gonzalez and the late Mary Svercek Gonzalez. She was a lifelong member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. Louise received her bachelor’s degree in education from Duquesne University and her master’s in library science from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the school board for Mon Valley Catholic High School for many years. She loved to knit, was a great seamstress, wonderful cook — especially of authentic Spanish dishes — and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Louise loved to play bridge and was always initiating family card or board games. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years, Clyde Willebrand; children, C. Joseph Willebrand and wife Donna of Washington, Pa., Amy L. Pascarella and Jerry Rizzardi of Carroll Township, and Becky A. Stewart of Rostraver Township; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Willebrand, Brian (Megan) Willebrand, Neil Pascarella, Leah (Tyler) Frey, Connor Stewart, Grant Stewart and Jack Stewart; a great-granddaughter, Molly Louise Willebrand; and a sister, Evelyn Trepasko of Export. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St Andrew the Apostle Church Donora Campus. Louise’s family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, P.O. Box #91891, Washington, D.C. 20090-1891 or to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Road, Donora, PA 15033. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.
