Mary Elizabeth Feduska's Obituary
Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Whetzell Feduska of Baldwin Borough, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home with family. Her 97th birthday was on September 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Kelly Whetzell. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Feduska for 54 years. Loving mother of James C. (Susan) Feduska, Thomas A. Feduska, Dr. Richard G. (Barbara) Feduska and Mary Beth Feduska. Proud and loving grandmother of Dr. Joseph M. PhD (Tabatha) Feduska, Dr. Michael A. (Dr. Elizabeth) Feduska, Dr. Eric T. (Dr. Julianne) Feduska, Dr. Collin S. (Dr. Sara) Feduska, Carly E. Feduska, Matthew V. Feduska and Amy C. (Darryl) Fuller. Loving great-grandmother of Emily, Adelyn, Vivienne, John Michael, Evan, Ford, Nolan, George, and Josephine. Cherished sister of George F. (Catherine) Whetzell. Also survived by many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bette received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan in 1945. She completed her dietetics internship at St. Mary's Hospital and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She returned to Pittsburgh and joined the dietary staff at Allegheny General Hospital. Andrew and Bette were married on August 20, 1949. After her children entered school, she resumed her career as a registered clinical dietitian at Montefiore Hospital and retired in 1982.
She enjoyed the Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet and the Pittsburgh Pops for many seasons. She was an accomplished pianist. She was active in her church, women's club and senior groups, and enjoyed genealogy and her bridge club. In retirement, she and Andrew traveled extensively, domestically and to Europe and the Caribbean.
A special thank you to Kelly, Sue, Marcia, and Mary Beth of Allegheny Health Network Hospice for their devotion and care over the past several weeks. Due to the COVID pandemic, a private viewing for family only will take place at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. Friends and Family are invited to the celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Interment will be at LaFayette Memorial Park in Brier Hill, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bette's name may be made to St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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