Nancy Conley's Obituary
Nancy Barbara Ogilvy Conley passed away peacefully at home on March 29th. Formerly of West Mifflin and South Park Twp, Nancy and Jim moved to Chelsea, MI to be near family in July 2023. Nancy was widowed when Jim passed February 2024.
Nancy was born in McKeesport, PA on May 1st, 1942 - the only child of Tommy "Scotty" and Martha (Forrest) Ogilvy who both immigrated from Scotland and became naturalized citizens. Nancy was a 1st generation American proud of her Scottish heritage and played the bagpipes in a regional Pipe and Drum band in her early years growing up in Port Vue. She graduated McKeesport High School in 1960 and attended the Homestead Hospital School of Nursing where she was elected President of the Class of 1963. That early nursing career spawned several friends for life.
Nancy and Jim were married in Sept 1967 and moved to West Mifflin. They had two sons, and chose to call the same place home for almost 50 years. Good friends and neighbors have that influence, especially the extended family feeling with the West Mifflin Wrestling crew. Nancy spent her nursing career with the South Hills Health System - initially Homestead, then Jefferson - primarily in Pediatrics, and switched to the night shift so she could still be home to raise the boys. Nancy went back to school and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from California State College in 1980.
Nancy really enjoyed her television programs, animals, dining out and spending time with friends. She and Jim travelled extensively and spent many vacations with those friends on tours or at the beach, including several winters at The Villages in Florida. She was always especially proud of her granddaughters - Meagan, Shannon, and Ryan - all they've achieved and what beautiful young ladies they have become. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and is survived by sons Mark of Canton, MI, David (Hilarie) of Chelsea, MI and the girls.
Nancy will be inurned during a private ceremony at the Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum on Saturday, April 12th with the family welcoming friends between 12-3pm at Al's Cafe in Bethel Park for a celebration of her life.
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