M. Esther Budd, 96, of Rostraver Township, went to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.  Born October 26, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Stella (Lowe) Timms.

Esther was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church.  Over the years, she served as pianist, Sunday School Teacher, and custodian.  Her greatest joy was to make quilted covers and give them to those she cared about or who were in need.  In the 1960’s, she took a nursing course in Pittsburgh.  Her knowledge and memory of the local history was extra ordinary to the end.

Esther will be remembered as a loving and caring mother by her two daughters, Mary Lee McBeth and Florence (Jim) Fretz and by a son, Thomas (Judy) Budd, also by 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, of over 70 years, Harold; son, Benjamin; an infant son, James; and an infant great grandson, Cameron.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Concord United Methodist Church, Rostraver Township, for a funeral service with Rev. David Means officiating.  Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Rostraver Historical Society.

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