Carolyn Irwin
Carolyn Irwin, 83, of Sugarcreek Township died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Premier Armstrong.
Born Feb. 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 Jan. 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, scrapbooking, traveling and artwork. She also liked watching for bluebirds and was a Brownie leader for 15 years.
She was a member of East Brady Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son, David R. Irwin of Sugarcreek Township; five daughters, Marilyn L. Wiseman of Butler, Patricia G. Emmigner and her husband, James, of Port Richey, Fla., Linda L. Schwab and her husband, Jack, of Tampa, Fla., Cherie L. Greenspring of Butler, and Robin M. Patch and her husband, Ronald, of Butler.
She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, who 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.
IRWIN — Friends of Carolyn Irwin, who died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.
Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday at 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 Township Ambulance Service, 2030 SR 268, East Brady, PA 16028.
To view or express condolences, please visit www.buechelefuneralhome.com.
