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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 09, 2025
Patricia Coulson, age 82, of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 peacefully at home. She retired after 29 years as the office manager for Pennsylvania Municipal Service Co. in Elizabeth Twp. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. She was the biggest Pittsburgh sports fan, never missing a Steeler, Penguin or even a Pirate game on TV. She cherished her lifelong friendships with her “girlfriends,” some of them from her grade school years. In the past she loved going to the family camp, being outdoors, and fishing on the pontoon boat. Born January 18, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Rakoci) Chasko. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Duane T. Coulson; sons, Darrin (Christine) Coulson of Sewickley, Michael (Debbie Collins) Coulson of Greenville and Mark (Joan) Coulson of Jefferson Hills; grandchildren, Kara (Eric) Sales, Morgan Coulson, Katy Coulson, Brendan Coulson and Rylee Coulson; great-granddaughter, Addie Sales; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Bernadette Stricklin, and brother-in-law, James Stricklin. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12 Noon at St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Twp. Burial will follow in Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Originally published October 09, 2025.
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