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Jean M. (Krieger) McCormick

April 16, 1936 - May 06, 2025

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Obituary For Jean M. (Krieger) McCormick

Of Pittsburgh and Georgia, died on May 6, 2025 at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph A Krieger and Mary R. (Kozlik) Krieger of Pittsburgh. Jean was born April 16, 1936

She was the wife of the late Robert J. McCormick for 34 years. Jean was the beloved mother of Nancy J. McCormick Bauer (David), the late Scott J. McCormick (Robin) and Maureen McCormick Anderson (Richard). She is the sister of Irene Graham Sutter and Mary Lou Krieger. She also leaves behind many cousins and grand nieces and nephews. Jean maintained a lifelong friendship with the late Michael and Marilyn Sincevich.

Jean was also grandmother to Melanie Beswick, William Hillhouse, Nicholas Hillhouse, David Anderson, Lucy Claire Anderson, Richard McCormick Anderson, Brendan McCormick and Grace McCormick and great grandmother to Maeve Hillhouse, Dylan Beswick and Danielle Beswick.

Jean was born and raised Pittsburgh. She was an exceptional student and worked for 15 years at the University of Pittsburgh Osteoporosis Research Center, compassionately assisting women coping with this diagnosis. Once retired, she moved to Atlanta to be close to her two daughters and several grandchildren.

She was a loyal Catholic and spent 35 years singing on the St. Wendelin Church Choir and continued this tradition at Saint Peter Chanel in Woodstock, Georgia.

Jean easily found contentment in her life by maintaining a steady pace and assuring her family was always her first priority. She had a gift to enjoy life each day and most especially during her final years in Georgia. She loved celebrations with her grandchildren and never asked for much in life, but gave her all to establish her many talents. She was an exceptional dressmaker and enjoyed embroidery, needlepoint and crocheter for most of her life.

Jean had an amazing talent to comfort those in a time of crisis. Jean had great compassion for those struggling in life and rarely mentioned her own struggles.

Jean loved learning, cheering exuberantly for all Pittsburgh sports teams, reading, crossword puzzles, and playing cards. She took on new challenges enthusiastically as she aged and dealt with health problems. She never gave up on life and hope for the future. She could rise above life's complexities and continue to await the next good day and better times.

Jean lived life without regrets and loved the joy she was able to bring to her family each day of her life.

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road., Brentwood 15227 on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. where a blessing service will be held at 1:00 p.m.

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  • June 08, 2025

    Pearl Cole

    I met Ms. Jeans almost 22 years ago when I started working with her daughter Maureen as a nanny for her kids. Ms Jean & I spent priceless hours together when she visited her grandkids. Ms. Jean was a fun loving lady, she loved her family dearly. We both loved sports so we would talk sports, do coloring projects with the kids, she was also a great reader. Ms Jean was a joy to be around. I will miss her dearly. We always greet each other with a hug & end our visit with a tight hug. Ms. Jean will always be in my heart. Love always Pearl!

  • June 07, 2025

    MaryLou Felbinger

    I knew Jean from St. Wendelin Church. She was in the choir with my mom, Rita Schuster. Jean was a lovely and kind woman. A delight to be around. My mom valued their friendship and the time they spent together. I'm very sorry for your loss.

  • June 06, 2025

    Mary Porter

    Jean was my Mom's (Marilyn Sincevich) best friend when we lived in Pittsburgh, and she was Mom's best friend for life. Jean was a constant presence in our lives, like having a second mommy. It was nice and it was comforting. I liked hearing our Moms talking and laughing together. They always managed to find some time in their very busy days to have some "adult time." Even after we moved to Maryland, Jean and Mom continued their conversations and "adult time" by writing letters to each other. As a young child, I remember thinking that when I was a grown up, I'm going to have a friend like that, too; because I could see how much they loved each other, treasured each other and knew that each was a gift to the other one. I'm sad for all of you that your dear Mom is gone, but keep sharing your memories, and be at peace knowing that a part of your Mom will always be with each of you - her gift of love is in your hearts, and you will see her again, and dear Scott, too. And I have a feeling that your Mom and mine are together, having some good laughs once again! With love, Mary (Sincevich) Porter