Pearl M. (Ray) Adams

Pearl M. (Ray) Adams, 73, of Scottdale, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, with her loving family by her side.

She was born January 22, 1948 in Whitsett, PA, a daughter of the late Robert F. Sr., and Sarah E. (Strothers) Ray.

She graduated high school in the Class of 1966 from Scotland School for Veterans' Children.

For many years, Pearl was employed through the state government where she handled taxes.

If anyone knew Pearl, they knew her as a small, but spunky firecracker.

She loved drinking her coffee and scratching off her lottery tickets, but most importantly she loved her family more than anything.

Pearl was lovingly known as the peacemaker and the backbone of her family.

Pearl made an impact on so many and she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Pearl is survived by her children, Christine Fletcher and husband James, Robert Ray, Theresa Shipley, Wayne Adams and wife Missy and Rose Thomas and husband Tom; numerous, beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, George Jones, David Jones, Allen Jones, and Jeff Jones; sister, Lena Pleva and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Adams; sons, Brian Benedetto Sr. and Michael Benedetto and numerous siblings and family members.

Family and friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425 on Friday from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Saturday from 9am until the hour of the funeral service at 11am with Pastor Lee Maley officiating.

Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Pearl’s family requests that donations be made to the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. to offset the cost of Pearl’s funeral expenses. Donations can be made via check, cash, credit card or online donation on Pearl’s personalized obituary page found on our website.

The family also requests that masks are to be worn during the visitation and services at the funeral home.

If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website: www.paulgfinkfuneralhome.com.

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