BERTHA McCONNAUGHEY, 91

Name:   Bertha A, McConnaughey   Age:  91

Address:  Blairsville, PA

Died:  Monday, June 25, 2018  at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA

Born:   May 29, 1927  Kent, PA

Father:  John G. Cunkelman
Mother:  Bertha E.  (Taylor) Cunkelman

Work, Clubs & Organizations:  Bertha had worked at the former Sears Catalog Store in Blairsville and for many years worked at Sears in Indiana.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville where she and her husband were ushers for many years.  She was very active in all church activities.   Bertha collected for the March of Dimes.  She loved traveling.  She was a member of the Mountain View Square Dancers and the National Campers and Hiker Association.  She loved doing needlework and spending time with her family. She was also an avid Steelers and Pirates fan.

Survivors
Husband of 71 years- Harold L. McConnaughey, Blairsville, PA
Daughter – Linda  C. McConnaughey, Camanche, IA
Daughter – Colleen F. McConnaughey & husband Jim Cunningham, Pittsburgh, PA
Son – Alan H. McConnaughey, Stafford, VA
Grand Child – Denise Wolford & husband Martin DeCarlo, Houston, TX
Grand Child – Scott Jennings & wife Candice-Barber, NC
Grand Child – Kevin Jennings & wife Kristie, NC
Grand Child – Gretchen Dillon & husband Michael, Syracuse, NY
Grand Child – Lauren Martin & husband Bryce, San Diego, CA
Grand Child – Richard Lasser, Pittsburgh, PA
Grand Child – Rachael Lasser, Pittsburgh, PA
Grand Child – Samantha Cunningham, Largo, FL
8 Great Grandchildren & 1 Great Great Grandson
Brother – Paul Cunkelman & wife Sally, Blairsville, PA
Brother – Oliver Cunkelman & wife Sue, Blairsville, PA
Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by
Father – John G. Cunkelman
Mother – Bertha E.  (Taylor) Cunkelman
Daughter – Diane McConnaughey
Grand Child – Melissa D. Jennings
Brothers – William, George, John, Ralph, Walter, Willis, Earl, and infant David Nathaniel Cunkelman
Sister – Ruth Fink
Sister – Sarah Weatherford

Visitation:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 2:00 PM   to  4:00 PM  and  6:00 PM  to  8:00 PM

Funeral:
First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA on  Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM.  Bertha’s nephew, Pastor Dan Cunkelman  will officiate.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to:
First United Methodist Church, 50 S. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA 15717

Interment:  Blairsville Cemetery
Blairsville, Pennsylvania

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