Sylvia Sue (Skaggs) Schweikert

Sylvia Sue (Skaggs) Schweikert age 75, (always known as Sue), of Greensburg, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully January 1, 2015 at Redstone Highlands Senior Care in Greensburg. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease close to 7 years. She was born in New Castle, Dec. 5, 1939 to the late Ira Ray and Nina J. Skaggs. She was preceded in death by the following; her brother Fritz Skaggs; sisters Juanita and (William) Stroia, Imogene and (Edward) Bartley, Leila and (Robert) Breska, and Rebecca and (Dean) Primavera. Her husband survives. Her mother in law, Elma M. (Schweikert) Robinson passed away in April of 2013 at age 101. They were married happily for almost 57 years. She is survived by her loving husband Robert P., her daughters Kelly Ann and (Gabriel) Doman of Columbus. OH, Heidi Sue and (Troy) Berger of Greensburg, and Linda Baker of Dayton, OH; also 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She also had a loving relationship with her bro-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Thomas and Patricia Schweikert of New Castle, Larry and (deceased wife Patti) Schweikert of Ellwood City, William and Caroline Schweikert of Salisbury, MD, and Terry and Gladys Schweikert of Yardley. Also among survivors are 26 nieces and nephews, and 26 grand-nieces and nephews. Before her retirement in 1999, she had been employed about 20 years by Dr. Jack Smith, Greensburg, and while in New Castle, for Drs. Ralph Markley and Gerald Weimer, all Orthopedic Surgeons, also just under 20 years. She also sang in her church choirs, First Presbyterian of New Castle and First Presbyterian of Irwin, PA., and was an active volunteer in both churches. She also sang with the Sweet Adeline’s Barbershop singing group and with an award winning quartet until motherhood happened. She was always involved and volunteered along with her husband Bob and her 3 daughters with church and school activities. Plus both Sue and Bob were active volunteering at Redstone Highlands, then living there for about 3 ½ years. She liked to play the piano, had taken some lessons, but mostly played by “ear”. In the 60’s she went to school for sewing and tailoring and did very well styling for herself, her daughters, and husband. So called Easter parades were exciting. Her other love was cooking and by other accounts was the best. She shared recipes with so many. Anyone could ask her to make anything Italian, German, French, Oriental, Mexican. etc., she made it and you got it. Everything was homemade. Along with that, she was a very picky and fussy housekeeper, quite a busy lady. She also liked to attend antique car meets, large nationals with her husband. She and her family also liked to travel. Over the years, they visited over 41 states, Canada and Mexico and the 2 of them went on 2 sea cruises. Visitation hours are from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday Jan. 5, 2015 at the William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 521 Main St. Irwin, PA. Irwin, 724-863-1200. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 617 Main St. Irwin. Private interment will be at Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. The family wants all to know how thankful they are to the staff at Redstone Highlands Personal Care and lately to Redstone Highlands Nursing and to Senior Independence Hospice in her latter stages of life. Her care was the best. Memorials may be made to Redstone Highlands Benevolent Care Fund, 6 Garden Center Drive, Greensburg, PA., 15601 or to The Alzheimer’s Association, 1100 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA., 15222. In order that future generations may be cured of this disease. Please mark the check memo line in either case-In memory of Sylvia Sue Schweikert. Online condolences may be sent to www.snyderfuneralservices.com or to robs24319@comcast.net

Sylvia Sue (Skaggs) Schweikert

December 5, 1939 - January 1, 2015