Carmelita B. Ingoldsby

Carmelita B. Ingoldsby, 67, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born February 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh to the late Robert J. and Martha J. (Stevens) Bell. Carmelita lived the past 40 years in Natrona Heights and prior to that Pittsburgh. She was a homemaker and also a classroom aide for Highlands School District. Carmelita was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Natrona Heights and a chaplain for the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in Natrona Heights. She graduated in 1971 from Sacred Heart High School, Shadyside, attended CCAC and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Carmelita’s mother named her after the Holy Order of Carmelite nuns. She enjoyed vacations to the Caribbean, traveling, golfing and her “Yukon Jack” straight. Carmelita especially enjoyed her family, children and grandchildren.

            Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Robert J. Ingoldsby; her children Marilyn I. (Gene R.) Skwortz, Springdale, Charles B. (Meghan A.) Ingoldsby, Barrie, Ontario, Canada and Thomas H. (Katelyn M.) Ingoldsby, West Deer Twp.; her grandchildren Tenley, Mallory, Ariana and Torin. Also surviving are her siblings, Robert (Betty) Bell, Fernandina Beach, FL, Barbara “BB” (Doug) Forsythe, Shaler Twp. and brother in law Richard Pettit, Orange Co, CA. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Marcella Pettit.

            Visitation, services and interment were private. However, a celebration of Carmelita’s life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc., 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Family suggests contributions to Paws Across Pittsburgh, 346 Orchard St., Springdale, PA 15144. VISIT: dusterfh.com