The sweetest mother Barbara (Neely) Letzkus, age 91, formally of McCandless Twp. passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband William H. Letzkus (1971) who was the son of Mary Brandt and the late William Letzkus. Barbara was the daughter to the late Clarence and Isabella (Gunnerman) Neely.
She will be dearly missed by her daughter and son in law Sandra Lee (Brad) McDavid. Barb took immense pride in her grandchildren William Evan McDavid and Mary Elizabeth McDavid who lovingly called her "Nan". Barb leaves behind her brother Sam Snavely and many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her bonus daughter Kim (Robert) Arms.
Bill was the heart and soul of Barb's life. They were introduced through mutual friends, it was love at first sight, and soon after he proposed to her at a picnic in North Park. On May 17, 1958 they were married at St. John's Lutheran Church of Highland. They enjoyed their home, camping with her sister Irene and brother in law Fred. Barb was an active member of the church where she taught Sunday School.
They lived the happiest of lives together for 13 years until Bill's tragic accident that took him from her in 1971., He was granted the Carnegie Hero Commission Award. Barb was left to raise their daughter Sandra Lee on her own. My mother was an example of integrity, grace, courage and kindness. She celebrated life daily and found joy in every single moment. She had a beautiful heart and a amazing smile that will not be forgotten.
She is preceded in death by her siblings; Robert (Jane) Neely, Blanche (Harry) Sturgeon, Irene ( Walter) Bates and Donna Krisko.
Friends and family are invited to the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 1032 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh PA 15237 on May 11th, 2024. A blessing service will take place at 11AM in the funeral home chapel followed by burial at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery.
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