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A collection of news articles of Carrick residents who have reached the age of 100 years.

Kuader, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Kuader celebrates her 100th birthday on Thursday, September 17, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Century Club Article September 15, 2009

Centenarian is known for her smiles Century Club

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Elizabeth Kuader has had more than her share of heartache in 100 years of life. Yet she is known best for her infectious grin and positive attitude.

She was born Elizabeth Sitler McLane on Sept. 17, 1909, in Alliance, Ohio. Her father, Arthur J. McLane, died when she was 3, and her mother, Agnes B. Johnston, when she was 12. In 1922, she was adopted by Katherine and Herbert Crouse and moved to Ingram.

She attended Ingram schools until she was 16, then left to work at Rosenbaum Department Store. She later worked at Bell Telephone and became a senior operator. On Sept. 20, 1947, she married Albert Kuader, a steelworker. They lived first in Homestead then moved to Carrick, where Mrs. Kuader still lives.

She volunteered for the American Cancer Center for 20 years and the American Red Cross for 30 years. She has been a bell ringer and made Christmas packages for the Salvation Army; she still attends services every Sunday. She is a member of the Carrick Eagles Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Elder Ado Senior Center, where she joins in activities and trips. Her hobbies include beadwork and crossword puzzles. A party will be held for her today at Michael's Restaurant, Baldwin Borough.

If you or a friend or a relative recently turned 100 or will soon do so, the Post-Gazette would like to hear from you. On an occasional basis, the Magazine section will feature short stories on people marking their 100th year. To be included, send the honoree's biographical information and your phone number to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Century Club, Attn: Kevin Kirkland, 34 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh 15222. Fax: 412-263-1313. E-mail: kkirkland@post-gazette.com. First published on September 15, 2009 at 12:00 am

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Elizabeth Kuader, a lifelong volunteer, turns 101

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Elizabeth Kuader volunteered for the American Red Cross for 30 years, nearly one-third of her life. Next month, she'll find out if she is the organization's volunteer of the year. Wouldn't that be a nice 101st birthday present?

She was born Elizabeth Sitler McLane on Sept. 17, 1909, in Alliance, Ohio. Her father, Arthur J. McLane, died when she was 3, and her mother, Agnes B. Johnston, when she was 12. In 1922, she was adopted by Katherine and Herbert Crouse and moved to Ingram.

She left school at 16 to work at Rosenbaum Department Store and later became a senior operator at Bell Telephone. On Sept. 20, 1947, she married Albert Kuader, a steelworker. They lived in Homestead, then moved to Carrick.

She volunteered for the American Cancer Center for 20 years and was recently nominated for volunteer of the year for the Red Cross. At a luncheon Oct. 5, she will find out if she is the winner. She has been a bell ringer and made Christmas packages for the Salvation Army. She is a member of the Carrick Eagles Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Elder Ado Senior Center. Her hobbies include beadwork and crossword puzzles.

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KUADER ELIZABETH CROUSE

On Tuesday, October 5, 2010, Betty went to home in heaven at the age of 101. She was born in Alliance Ohio to Arthur James and Agnus Johnston Melane. At the age of 12 she was adopted by Herbert and Kathryn Johnston Crouse and moved to Pittsburgh. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society for 20 years, Red Cross and at Elder Ado Senior Center of Carrick. She was a member of the Carrick Eagles Auxiliary. She is a member of the Salvation Army Core. Preceded in death by her husband Albert Kuader and sister Sara Bracker and her husband Kenneth Bracker. She is survived by her sister-in-law Lenora Tumsis, nephews James Bracker-wife Ann Berti and Joe Tumsis, nieces Patty Heyman, Lucy Johnston, Dolly Jozwiak and Janet Bobe', 3 great nephews and 3 great nieces and 11 great great nephews and great great nieces. Also survived by her beloved neighbors on Hornaday Road and all her friends. Elizabeth's wish was that donations be made to the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers. Friends received Thursday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday 1pm. Entombment South Side Cemetery.

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