Gertrude M. Mueller

Trudy Mueller, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, step‑mother, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born on October 24, 1934, in Giessen, Germany, Trudy immigrated to the United States in 1954, beginning a new chapter that shaped the rest of her life. She was outgoing, social, and full of energy. Her humor, warmth, and spirited nature made her memorable to everyone she met.

Trudy worked at American Sterilizer and The Station Restaurant, where her friendly nature and steady reliability became well known. She was also deeply committed to community service, dedicating many years to supporting regional healthcare. She served as President of the Hamot Aid Society and later as President of the Northwest Region of the Pennsylvania Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (PAHA), roles she approached with pride and purpose.

She welcomed conversation and enjoyed meeting people wherever she went. Even in her later years, she remained surrounded by people who cared for her, and she appreciated every visit.

Trudy was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Otto Uhlenhaut; her daughter, Christine Herron; her husband, Christian Mueller; and her nephew, Lothar McKellar.

She is survived by her sister, Monika McKellar, and her niece, Kimberly McKellar; her son, Victor Hawthorne; her grandchildren, Vicki Wurst and Sarah Herron; and her great‑grandchildren, Lincoln and Halo Wurst. She is also survived by her sisters‑in‑law, Helga Seyler and Luise Müller; and her brother‑in‑law, Friedrich Müller, along with his wife, Irene Müller. She is also remembered by her step‑daughters, Vicki Miller and Mary Martinelli; and her step‑grandchildren, Kristina Johnson, Adia Ingram, Jilliana Ingram, Michael Kessler, Alex Miller, Aidan Miller, Anthony Martinelli, and Nicole Martinelli. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Trudy’s generosity, humor, and strong spirit will be remembered by all who knew her.

Friends will be received at the Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 2402 West Grandview Blvd, on Wednesday, September 16th, from 10 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11 am. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.