Wilma P. Hamilton

                Wilma P. Hamilton, 85, of Brackenridge, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born January 2, 1934 in Monongahela, PA to the late George and Pauline (Anthony) Pepke. Wilma lived most of her life in Natrona and Brackenridge where she was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of PNA, Natrona, Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary and Lower Burrell VFW Post 92 Legion Auxiliary. Wilma enjoyed bingo, visiting casinos, traveling, crossword puzzles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

            Survivors include her children William T. Griffin, Zephyrhills, FL, Sherry Keener and the late Bruse Keener, Brackenridge, Judith (John Maudhuit) Griffin, Brackenridge, Thomas Griffin, Penn Hills, Audrey (Thomas) Tomei, Port Charlotte, FL, Robert (Betsy Westover) Griffin, Natrona Heights and Russell Hamilton, Pittsburgh; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother Alex Pepke, FL and sister in law Elizabeth McCartney, Brackenridge and two nephews Joseph and David Ero. Wilma also leaves behind numerous close friends.

            Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Hamilton, first husband William Griffin, Brothers George Pepke, Jr. and Edward Pepke; step son Brian Hamilton and grandson Russell Hamilton, Jr.

            Visitation 2-8 PM Tuesday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Christian funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 am in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Burial in Brookland Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Family suggests contribution to the American Breast Cancer Society or The Animal Rescue League. VISIT: dusterfh.com