Mabel Louise “Fritzi” Curtis, 90, of Wheeling, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Liza’s Place, surrounded by her nieces, Lynn, Kitty, Theresa and Billie Jo Johnston, Kathy Williams and Michelle Strope.
Mabel was born July 31, 1927, in Wheeling, the eldest daughter of the late Anthony and Mabel (Kindelberger) Wilhelm. Mabel, a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, was retired from McCrory’s and J.C. Penney. She was a member of the Third Order of Mary. She also volunteered at Wheeling Hospital and Catholic Charities. She spent many years as sacristan at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Claysville, PA and the Welty Chapel.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, L. D. Curtis, her sister Patricia W. Johnston and brothers, Adrian and Anthony Wilhelm.
Mabel is survived by her sisters, Arielle Balak of Rochester, MN and Donna Strawn of Charleston, WV; her brother, Fr. H. Joseph Wilhelm, SM of Wheeling and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 2-6 pm, with a Rosary service at 6pm, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, 159 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday, December 18, at 10 am with Fr. H. Joseph Wilhelm, SM presiding. Interment will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Claysville, PA.
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