Pearl Elizabeth (Thompson) Wamboldt

Pearl Elizabeth Wamboldt, 100, of Slippery Rock passed away in the evening of June 14, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Karen, son-in-law Dan and grandsons, Jesse and Jacob with whom she made her home.

Pearl was born on April 10, 1919 in Claytonia to the late Robert Thompson and the late Florence Wolford Thompson.

Pearl was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and was a member of the Butler Eastern Star. She was employed as a matron at the Butler County Prison and was a secretary for Northern Butler County School District.  Pearl loved to sing and play the piano and organ.  She also performed in many of her high school musicals, some as the lead role.

Pearl is survived by six children: Karen E. (Daniel) Shipton of Slippery Rock, Harold J. (Robin) Wamboldt of Philipsburg, PA, Geraldine Gardner of New Castle, Charles J. (Linda) Wamboldt, Jr. of St. Louis, MO, Richard F. (Janet) Wamboldt of Mercer, and Lucinda C. Sheppeck of Butler; 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren; and one sister, Kathryn Luppe of Butler.

Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Wamboldt, Sr., three sisters, two brothers, one daughter-in-law and two son-in-laws.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 244 Halston Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Friday, June 21, 2019. A service will follow at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Earl Dykes officiating. A luncheon will follow.  

Burial will be in West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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