Erda Mae Gordon
October 23, 1931 - September 21, 2025 (Age 93)
Age 93, of Plum, on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Wife of the late Edwin W. III for 46 years, beloved mother of Edwin W. (Lisa) Gordon IV of Aberdeen, Maryland; Debbe (Brian) Gordon Jack of Plum, and Paul Mark (the late Ina) Gordon of Waco, Texas. Grandmother of Brian Jack, Joshua Gordon, Nathanael Gordon, Kristian Jack, Jessyca Gordon Bortell, Natalie Gordon Hasbani, Ethan Jack, Kaitlyn Jack, Caleb Gordon, and Liam Gordon; with 16 great grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Charles Gottlieb and Ruth Sickler; sister of the late Marlene Barbusio; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Graduated salutatorian from Scott High School in North Braddock in 1949, University of Pittsburgh in 1970 after 21 years as a homemaker. Served as an elementary school teacher for 30 years before her retirement in the Penn Hills School District, after which she devoted the rest of her life to nurturing her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Faith Community Church in Penn Hills.
Friends received Thursday, September 25th at Soxman Funeral Home, LTD/Roth Chapel,7450 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 26th at 10 am. Everyone please meet at church. Graveside service will follow.