WILSON ELSA BALING Surrounded by her children, on Friday, July 26, 2013, Elsa Baling Wilson, age 84, formerly of Oakmont. Beloved mother of Shelly Whittier, of Sewickley, Michael (Lavita) Wilson, of Denver, CO, and Lori (Dave) McMaster, of Pine Twp.; sister of the late Lillian Wolf; grandmother of Rachel Whittier, Caitlin McMaster, Morgan McMaster, Ethan McMaster, and Maya Wilson; aunt of Jackie Wolf Heinl (Bill); great-aunt of Kathryn Kaufman and Will Heinl; sister-in-law of Dave and Rene Wilson. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy. Mass of Christian Burial in Saints John & Paul Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, on Monday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Autism Connection of PA (Formerly ABOARD), 35 Wilson St. #100, Pgh., PA 15223, or Greater Pgh. Community Food Bank, Attn: Fundraising, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Elsa was a natural beauty, inside and out, and had an incredibly loving, selfless and inquisitive spirit. She had an artist's eye and was an avid reader and truly gentle soul. Elsa mastered the art of Chinese cooking and of making every guest feel welcome in her home. She loved being a mother and grandmother above all else and was truly present to her family at all times. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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