Eva A. Bader

F.W. Woolworth employee for 52 years. Eva A. Petritis Bader, 96, of McMurray, died Saturday, December 18, 2010, in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born June 24, 1914, in Library, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Petritis. She married George Bader in the early 1940s, and they made their home in the South Side of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Bader worked for F.W. Woolworth Co. for 52 years in downtown Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and South Hills Village. She spent her life caring for her family; she enjoyed crocheting, cooking, bingo and a good cup of hot coffee. Even though Mrs. Bader had no children of her own, she was a mother to many. She was a member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church in McMurray. Surviving are a brother, Joseph "Pete" Petritis of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; many nieces and nephews, including Robert (the Rev. Sue) Petritis of Washington, Joanne (Larry) Reitz of Vandalia, Ohio, Debra (Tom) Lattner of Upper St. Clair and Paul (Melissa) Kochka of Monroeville; and great-nieces and nephews Taylor and Curran Reitz, Aaron Lattner, Joel and Bobbi Jo Petritis and Luke and Danielle Kochka. Deceased are her husband, George Bader, who died in 1962; a brother, John and wife Ann Petritis; and sisters-in-law Ann Kochka Petritis and Margaret Petritis. She leaves behind the residents and staff at McMurray Hills Manor, whom she considered family. She also leaves her beloved dog, Wishbone. Arrangements are in care of William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private interment will be in Hershey Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to McMurray Hills Manor, Activities Fund, 249 West McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317.