Carolyn Irwin

Carolyn Irwin, 83 of Sugarcreek Twp. died Saturday December 14, 2019 at Premier Armstrong.

Born February 7, 1936 in East Brady, she was the daughter of Glenn E. and Marjorie R. (Wiseman) McCanna. 

On April 10, 1952, Carolyn married David B. Irwin.  He preceded her in death on January 19, 2012.

She earned her associate degree from Butler County Community College and worked as the executive secretary for the United Cerebral Palsy association for 12 years.  During those years, she was active in their toys for tots’ campaign.    

Carolyn enjoyed gardening, taking walks in the woods, puzzles, playing scrabble, singing, playing music, scrap booking, traveling and artwork.  She also liked watching for bluebirds and was a Brownie Leader for 15 years and a member of the East Brady Baptist Church.

Surviving is one son; David R. Irwin of Sugarcreek Twp. and five daughters; Marilyn L. Wiseman of Butler, Patricia G. Emmigner and husband James of Port Richie, FL, Linda L. Schwab and husband Jack of Tampa, FL, Cherie L. Greenspring of Butler and Robin M. Patch and husband Ronald of Butler.

She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren whom she loved spending time with. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two daughters; Cindy Schaumloffel and Sandra Klingensmith, one grandson; Joshua Rodgers, two brothers and one sister. 

Friends of Carolyn Irwin will be received from 2:00-4:00, 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

Additional visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00M Friday until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM the funeral home with Pastor Mark Hillwig of the East Brady Baptist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Carolyn’s name to Sugarcreek Twp. Ambulance Service 2030 SR 268, East Brady, PA 16028

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