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Helen M. Watson

  • On January 11, 2022
  • 13 Comments

Helen M. Watson, age 93, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Forest Hills passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 11, 2022.

She was the daughter of the late Elsie and Wilbert Milligan.

Beloved wife of 69 years to her dearest husband Jack Watson; loving mother of Claire (Charles) Thornburgh, Susan Watson, Gretchen (Richard) Stokes and the late Rebecca (surviving: Randy) Ferrari; grandmother of Lindsay Ferrari, Jessica (Patrick) Redmond, Caitlin (Scott) Springer, Meghan Thornburgh, Justin (Sarah) Thornburgh, Allison Kaye Stokes, Jackson Stokes, and Elizabeth Stokes; great grandmother of McKenna Jordan Springer and Sloane Rebecca Redmond.

Helen was a Health and Physical Education teacher and winning coach for Woodland Hills School District and Churchill Area School District. She loved antiques and was the former owner of Edgewood Station Antiques. She had a deep  faith and was a member, Deacon and Elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Her philosophy in life was “Trust and Obey in God.” God knows the rest of her story.

A joyful celebration of her life will be held at a date to be announced. Inurnment will be private, family only, at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Friendship Village Team Member Appreciation Fund, 1290 Boyce Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241 or Westminster Presbyterian Church Youth Program, 2040 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

The family wishes to thank the Friendship Village team members and OSPTA Hospice staff, who lovingly cared for Helen.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.

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13 Comments

kathy I Roth
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. God bless. Kathy I Roth
Rozanne Wilson
Dear Helen:You brought me through many sad times in my life. A true friend. Hope to see you in your new home some day. Do they play football in heaven? Love, Rozanne
Lois Franks
Helen was a mentor and friend to me from the first time I walked through the doors of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She will be missed greatly You are so lucky to have had her as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Hugs to you all.
Cricket Ruppert
Sorry for your loss...Helen was a great mentor with husband family and church matters...I will miss her....God Bless....Cricket
diane l. pittman
Bless you, Mrs Watson! From your WORST gym student of all time.
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