Finney Funeral Homes
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 16, 2024
Beatrice Ann Ketterman Gilligan, 79, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at at her home. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia on June 19, 1945, to the late Doyle and Lois Licume Ketterman. Beatrice was the loving wife of the late John J. Gilligan. She is survived by son Brian Ketterman of Clairton, brothers Dan Ketterman of Elizabeth, and Tim Ketterman of Virginia, caregiver Jean Hull of Clairton, step-grandson Jordan Jones of Clairton, step-granddaughter Kenyahna Jamison of Clairton, dear friends Marava, Bernard, David, Janet, Paul Robert, and Scary Cathy, all of Clairton, and her dogs Ace, Princess, Milo, Daisy, Oreo and Pumpkin. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, and siblings Johnny, Frankie, and Doyle. She was formerly employed in nursing, cleaning houses, and worked for a while at Bluebird Restaurant. She enjoyed playing cards and doing crosswords, popping bubble wrap, collecting pennies, and she loved her dogs. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025 to be followed by a service at the funeral home at 6:00 P.M. presided by Pastor Rick. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to https://fundthefuneral.com/beatrice-gilligan. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Originally published November 16, 2024.
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