Ann S. Kerrigan

Ann S Kerrigan entered into the eternal life of the resurrected Jesus Christ surrounded by her husband and children. Ann was a role model of what God intended for a woman bringing faith into everything she did and everyone she met.  Daughter of George and Elizabeth Abood Solomon, Ann was born in Windber, PA in 1930. After graduating from Catholic High School in Johnstown, she received her undergraduate degree from Seton Hill University and turned down a teaching position at the University of Beirut to become a dietician at Mercy Hospital in Johnstown, PA. She accepted a Home Economics teaching position at Johnstown High shortly after meeting her soulmate and best friend of over 68 years. During her pregnancy, she was excused from her teaching post and enthusiastically embarked upon a full-time position as a domestic engineer, educator, and faith guide to her family.

Ann met her loving husband at a charity dance in Johnstown, PA in 1954 and married upon completion of his post-graduate studies in 1956. A lifetime celebrated together with six children, 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, James, brothers John and George, and sister, Mary Elizabeth Tamer. She is survived by her husband, Jim, and brothers Joseph and David (Jane), children, Elizabeth (Rick) O’Neill, Kathleen (John) Julien, John (Lillian), Ann (Jay) Bedortha, and Mary Megan. Grandchildren Jim III (Julia), Michael (Noelle), Sarah (Bryan) Schwoebel, Tommy, Megan (Nick) Kluesner, MaryKathleen (Graig) Natelson, Sean (Courtney), Patrick (Grace), Jack, Kevin (Marissa),Daniel (Jessica), Patrick, Debye, Dylan James (Shannon), Elizabeth, John Francis, Joseph, Sarah, Oliver, Bridget Ann; Sean, Dan,(Alice), Sebastian, (Samantha), Sergio, Diego. Great grandchildren James IV, Jane, Michael, Antonia, Molly, Charlie, James, Teddy, Joseph, Patrick, Andrew, Audrey, Beau, Bennet, Mona Li Ann, Ellie, Caroline, Brady and 2 more soon-to-arrive. 

Ann followed her husband’s career promotions from Western PA, Rhode Island, Delaware and retirement in Florida. She was an active member at each of their home parishes; serving as a CCD instructor, Eucharistic minister, and Ladies of Charity. This dedication and devotion was recognized early by the Church as the family was chosen to lead the rosary in Providence. “The Family that prays together, stays together” ~ Father John Peyton

Beloved by all who encountered her, Ann had a kind word and smile; a ready homemade Lebanese meal, and a warmth of heart that was contagious. She showered her children and grandchildren with love, faith, and wisdom that continues throughout the generations.

Funeral service Monday, November 25, 11:00 am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church; Jensen Beach Florida; preceded by rosary and eulogy at 10:30 am. Burial at Grandview Cemetery; Johnstown PA; date to be determined.

In memory of Ann, St. Jude Hospital is a cause close to her heart.  At the family's request, please do not send flowers.