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Hilda (Aquiline) "Gabs" Luffey

March 16, 1926 - September 26, 2024

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Obituary For Hilda (Aquiline) "Gabs" Luffey

Age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, of Whitehall Borough, currently residing at The Residence of Whitehall.

Beloved wife of the late William M. Luffey, Sr.; cherished mother of Janyce L. (Michael) McNeely and the late William M., Jr. (survived by Elizabeth) Luffey; loving grandmother of Jennifer (Rob) Storms and William M., IV (Erin) Luffey; adoring great-grandmother of Matthew, Christopher, Ava, Abby and Jack; sister of Michael (and the late Eileen) Aquiline and the late Louise (Andy) Massaro, Daniel (Rosemarie) Aquiline, Rose (Bud) Yeager and twin sister Til (Albert) DiTommaso. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Hilda volunteered for Meals on Wheels for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Sylvester Women's Guild and volunteered for Mt. Lebanon Trading Post charity. Gabs was bigger than life and was the life of the party. She was always happiest with her family and friends. Her smile lit up the room. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to your local Meals on Wheels, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the charity of your choice.

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  • September 30, 2024

    We are friends and neighbors of Jan and Mike McNeely. They are a reflection of the love and kindness you shared. May Gabs rest in peace, and thank you for bringing so much light into the world through your children.

  • September 29, 2024

    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of "Gabs". She was such an inspiration in the way she lived and loved - she always came to the Dukes Football games when Bill was coaching and we grew to love her like she was our own family. She was always happy, giving, loving and so wonderfully independent. She will be missed by so many.

  • September 28, 2024

    I always loved the times I was with Gabs. She made me feel like I was the most important person in the room. That was such a gift that she possessed. Jeanne Hanly

  • September 28, 2024

    You will be missed by many. Much love to all the family. Mella

  • September 28, 2024

    Gabs was such a wonderful woman. Always happy and for whatever reason always happy to see me. I'm blessed that I knew Gabs for so many years. She will be missed

  • September 28, 2024

    I am so sorry to say good-bye to Aunt Hilda. She was never boring. I will never forget her. May God bless you with good memories. There are so many. Al D Jr.