- Date Of Birth: September 26, 1922
- Date Of Death: March 18, 2016
- State: Pennsylvania
Nelda F. Ashbaugh, 93, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.
She was born Sept. 26, 1922, in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Warren E. and Bessie (McIntyre) Fennell.
Nelda was a loving homemaker and had also worked as an office manager for her husband, Harry J. Ashbaugh, AIA. She was a 56-year member of the First Presbyterian Church, Greensburg. She had sung in several church choirs and was also a church pianist. During World War II, Nelda served as an observer of enemy aircraft in the New Alexandria area. As a young girl, she was a Girl Scout and continued to support Scouting. She belonged to the Business and Professional Women and was a talented cook and baker, especially known for her pies.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Harry J. Ashbaugh; and a sister, Gail McDivitt.
She is survived by two sons, Bruce J. Ashbaugh and his wife, Anita, of Carlisle, and Robert W. Ashbaugh, of Greensburg; a granddaughter, Colleen B. Ashbaugh; a grandson, Noah J. Ashbaugh and his wife, Heidi; and a great-grandson, Henry.
The family wishes to thank the devoted staff at Redstone Highlands for their excellent care.
First Presbyterian Church
300 S. Main Street, Greensburg PA 15601
Redstone Highlands Benevolent Care Fund
126 Mathews Street, Greensburg PA 15601
