Oct 24, 2003 2 min read

Emma Catharine Wishart Rechenberg, 91, of Dunbar, Pa., passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, in Lafayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa. She was born July 28, 1912, in Dunbar, Pa., the daughter of the late Andrew and Florence Ellen Wyatt Wishart.

She is a graduate of Dunbar Township High School, Class of 1930, and the Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1932. She was a Registered Nurse on private duty. Emma was a member of Dunbar Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Paul E. Rechenberg of Dunbar, Pa., whoM she married on Oct. 12, 1935; a daughter, Margaret Miller of Dawson, Pa.; a son, Paul Rechenberg and wife, Dorothy of Honey Brook, Pa.; a son, Richard Rechenberg and wife, Linda of Dunbar, Pa.; and a daughter, June Graham and husband, Walter of Farmington, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Mario Capatosto of Dunbar, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Wishart; and a sister, Florence Capatosto.

Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, Pa., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the Dunbar Presbyterian Church on Monday, Oct. 27, 2003 at 10 a.m., with Dr. John K. Sharp officiating. In lieu of flower, contributions suggested to Dunbar Presbyterian Church, c/o George Myers, 41 2nd St., Dunbar, PA 15431.