Mildred M. Worstell
Mildred M. Worstell, 106 years, 8 months and 4 days old, a long-time resident of Canonsburg, died peacefully Saturday, October 8, 2022, with her family by her side in her home in Strabane Woods.
She was born February 4, 1916, in Houston, a daughter of George and Rachel May Williams.
Mildred was a 1933 graduate of Bridgeville High School and worked for her uncle at Taylor’s Drug Store in Canonsburg.
Mrs. Worstell was a member of First United Methodist Church in Canonsburg, where she belonged to the Gleaners Class, taught Sunday school, and helped with cooking dinners for many church functions as well as the Canonsburg-Houston Meals on Wheels.
She was a member of the Silver Sneakers, the Bethany United Presbyterian Church Quilters, and had been a member of the former Gredale Club that was associated with the YMCA.
Mildred enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and hand quilting.
On January 15, 1941, she married Ross J. Worstell, who died June 13, 1999.
Surviving are four sons, Robert D. Worstell (Nancy) and Ronald A. Worstell (Carol), both of Canonsburg, W. Paul Worstell (Patricia) of Findlay, Ohio and Harry R. Worstell of Florham Park, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; along with 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a son, James R. Worstell; brother, Robert Williams; three stepbrothers, Walter, Wilbert and William Schafer; and stepsister, Ruth Ann Porter.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 13, and from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 14, in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 15, in First United Methodist Church, 161 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317. Interment will be private.
The family would like to thank the staff of Strabane Woods and Gateway Hospice for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.