Sep 28, 2022

Mary Louise Willebrand, 87, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Donora, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022.

She was born October 7, 1934, in Donora, a daughter of the late Joseph M. Gonzalez and the late Mary Svercek Gonzalez.

She was a lifelong member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.

Louise received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Duquesne University and her Master’s in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the school board for Mon Valley Catholic High School for many years.

She loved to knit, was a great seamstress, wonderful cook (especially of authentic Spanish dishes), and an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pittsburgh Pirate fan. Louise loved to play Bridge and was always initiating family card or board games.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years, Clyde Willebrand; children, C. Joseph Willebrand and wife Donna of Washington, Amy L. Pascarella and Jerry Rizzardi of Carroll Township, and Becky A. Stewart of Rostraver Township; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Willebrand, Brian (Megan) Willebrand, Neil Pascarella, Leah (Tyler) Frey, Connor Stewart, Grant Stewart and Jack Stewart; a great-granddaughter, Molly Louise Willebrand; and a sister, Evelyn Trepasko of Export.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 28. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Donora Campus.

Louise’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National MS Society, P.O. Box #91891, Washington, D.C. 20090-1891, or to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Park Road, Donora, PA 15033.

To share a condolence with the family, visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.