Christine Marie Croker

64, of Franklin Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2016. She is survived by her devoted husband, Harry, and loving children, Ryan Croker and Lauren (Andrew) O’Brien. Also surviving are her parents, Frank and Joyce Pinelli, brother Frank Pinelli, Jr., grandsons Connor and Landon O’Brien, sister-in-law Margie (Roger) Matthews and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Pinelli. Chris graduated from Edinboro University before receiving multiple Masters Degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She devoted her life to teaching and serving others. Chris is a retired teacher at West View Elementary in the North Hills School District, leaving behind many close friends and colleagues. She was a faithful member of Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church, serving for many years as the Chair of Deacons. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, a Funeral Service will be held in Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church on Monday at 11 am. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Forest Avenue Presbyterian Church Deacons. www.brandt funeralhome.com