Aldine Flaherty

Aldine Flaherty, 88 of Washington, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Premier Health Center. She was born March 6, 1930 in Waynesburg, the daughter of the late Walter Swiger and Gertie Williams Swiger. Aldine was a graduate of Waynesburg High School and retired as a legal secretary. She was a member of Avery United Methodist Church. Aldine enjoyed cooking, needle point, swimming, having lunch with friends, and she loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was also member of the Red Hat Society. On June 14, 1969, she married James Michael Flaherty Jr., who died April 12, 2009. Surviving are a son, Alan B. (Brenda) Hupp of Washington; two step children, James M. (Melissa) Flaherty III of Robinson and Marsha Flaherty of Providence, RI; a sister, Eleanor (the late Chester) Tennant of Alabama; 10 grandchildren, Lloyd, Brian, Jocelyn, Carly, Ashley, James IV, Matthew, Kristen, Katheryn and Jon; seven great grandchildren, Kylie, Zoey, Heidi, Elijah, Emmanuel, Ethan and Evan; a sister in law, Lenora Swiger of Waynesburg and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a son, Aaron Hupp; a brother, Gaylord Swiger; a sister, Zeralda “Zee” Harris and a granddaughter, Michelle Hupp. Friends will be received Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Monday, August 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Erik Hoeke officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave, Washington, PA 15301.