Carol H. Lorence's Obituary
Carol H. Lorence, age 87, formerly of Pleasant Hills, PA, passed away peacefully at home January 29, 2021. She is survived by her son Richard M. Lorence of Alexandria, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore P. Lorence, and her elder son Michael T. Lorence.
Carol was born in Donora, PA on October 28, 1933, the only child of Theodore R. and Dorothy D. (Trainor) Hickman.
Following her graduation from Donora High School, she attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. It was there that she met her husband Ted. They married and settled in Pleasant Hills, PA where they raised their two sons.
Since 2019, Carol had been a resident of Arrowood at Southwestern in West Mifflin, PA.
Carol was very creative and enjoyed tole painting and sewing. She was an avid reader, and in her later years enjoyed listening to audio books. She especially liked murder mysteries. She was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and also the University of Pittsburgh football and basketball teams.
Services for Carol are private and under the care of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Carol to the Pleasant Hills Public Library, 302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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