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Mary Ellen (Kelly) Tipping

Passed October 05, 2024

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Obituary For Mary Ellen (Kelly) Tipping

Of Brentwood, on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Harry S. Kelly, Jr., as well as brother, Larry Kelly; survived by husband Ron; mother of Colleen Tipping (Dan Federico) and Erin Phemester (Patrick) as well as the loves of her life - grandchildren, Teegan, Dylan and Sullivan Federico and Evelyn and Patrick Phemester. Lifelong educator who taught at St. Basil and St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin prior to retiring to spend time with her grandchildren. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Parish, at St. Gabriel Church at 10:30 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 504 Boone, IA 50950-0041, pancan.org or sending potted plants in honor of Mary Ellen.

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  • October 10, 2024

    Sara Marie Sikora-Lewis

    Mrs Tipping - I'm so sad to hear of your passing, but I remember you from when I was a student at St Basil's. Your kindness and smile were always so inviting. Happy to have known you. Praying that your family's memories of you fill their hearts with happiness during this sad time.

  • October 09, 2024

    Gina Baer

    I still see that beautiful soul I met many years ago when we first started our teaching careers at St. Basil School. Kelly (as we have called her for years) was a dear friend, and simply a wonderful person that I will sadly miss. My heart goes out to Kelly's entire loving family. Rest in peace my friend, and until we will meet again, love you. Gina Baer

  • October 07, 2024

    Janice Ahlin

    Kelly was not only my teacher, my daughter's teacher, but one of my most cherished Pittsburgh friends and coworker. We met for breakfast and lunches when I came home. She was always so good about arranging the get together. Not a holiday went by where she didn't reach out to me with her wishes. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time. Jan Ahlin

  • October 07, 2024

    Deborah McCullough

    Dear Erin and family-you have my sympathy during this difficult time for you and your family. She will always be with you. May her memory be eternal

  • October 07, 2024

    Tasha Lambert

    Dear Erin, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. My sincerest sympathies and condolences, Tasha

  • October 07, 2024

    Mary Rust

    We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. We always enjoyed sharing our grandchildren stories before the start of mass. You girls and your children were her life. She will be missed💕