Lois J. McMaster (Reichenecker)
Age 95, of Wilkins Twp., formerly of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. McMaster. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Wm. F. Reichenecker and her brother Wm. J. Reichenecker. Mother of Richard (Vicki), Daniel (Sandi), Donald (Diane), Timothy (Cheryl), Pamela McMaster, and Di (John) McMaster; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Lois worked for Mine Safety Appliances for 29 years and was also a member of the Pgh Wardrobe Union (IATSE Local 787) for many years. Her greatest passion was bowling; she was inducted into The Greater Pgh Bowling Hall of Fame in 1987 and remained active in two bowling leagues up to the time of her death. As recently as June of 2021 she traveled to Reno, NV to compete in the Woman’s National Bowling Tournament and received an award for her 40 years of continuous participation in the event.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 2-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 12 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1229 Jefferson Heights Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Everyone please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, family acknowledges contributions to Emanuel Lutheran Church. The family would appreciate that masks are worn at both the funeral home and the church.