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Elizabeth “Betsy” (Knapp) McAleer
Age 76 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at UPMC St. Margaret. Betsy was born in Norristown, PA on July 26, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Raymond R. and Sarah J. (Hannay) Knapp. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joseph P. McAleer. She is survived by her sister, Mary Jane Fertsch of Hatfield, PA.
Betsy was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf at Pittsburgh Field Club, where she played on the Women’s Golf Team. She spent time working in the gift shop at Magee. She was very involved with the Clothes Line. Betsy also liked to play cards and do jigsaw puzzles as well as spending time with friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clothes Line, 4804 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Arrangements by the Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home, Aspinwall.
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