McCANDLESS PATRICIA PAT L. (HAMILTON) 59, formerly of Point Breeze, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2014, at her home in Erie, PA. She was the beloved wife for 33 years of John W. McCandless; devoted mother of David R. (Christy) McCandless of Pittsburgh, and Daniel C. McCandless of Washington, D.C. Pat was a graduate of Taylor-Alderdice High School and studied music at Duquesne University. An accomplished musician and professional accompanist, Pat touched the lives of hundreds of adults and children to whom she taught piano and voice for more than 40 years. Pat also enjoyed tennis, sketching, and walking her dog, Mia. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her mother, Jayne C. Hamilton; and her sisters, Dr. J. Suzanne (John) Free, Dr. Rebecca Hamilton, and Judith (John) Schardt; as well as nieces, nephews, and their families. She was preceded in death by her father, William C. Hamilton. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at HERSHBERGER-STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Ave., Crafton. A Funeral Service for friends and family will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Waverly Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221, followed by a private interment for immediate family in Homewood Cemetery. Everyone please meet at church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or the Erie Regional Cancer Center, 2500 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16505. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
