McCOY

CAROL A.

Carol A. McCoy, of Sewickley, PA, age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born in Lakewood, OH on April 7, 1937, to the late Gladys Richards Thompson and George W. Thompson, Sr. Carol was the widow of the late Stanley Ramsey and Dale McCoy; sister of Barbara (Bill) Reilly and George (Kathy) W. Thompson, Jr.; beloved aunt of Deborah (Dennis) Schultz, Rebecca (Al) Gusky, Jeffrey (Yvonne) Thompson and Heather (Jason) Cherico. Also survived by great-nieces, Courtney (Matt) Markus, Caylie Schultz, and great-nephews, Reilly Gusky, Evan Gusky, Cooper Cherico and Mason Cherico; great-niece, Isla Grace Thompson, and great-great-nephew, Parker Markus. Carol was a 1955 graduate of South Hills High School. She was a proud alumna of the 1958 class of the Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing. While in nurse's training Carol made many friends whom she cherished. Carol's roommate and dear friend, Donna "Scotty" Kelly, and her family maintained a special relationship with Carol and the Thompson family that remained in place for over sixty years. Carol's nursing career began in 1958 at St. Joseph Hospital. Upon the closing of St. Joseph's and until her retirement Carol worked at Sewickley Valley Hospital, serving as Operating Room Supervisor. In 1989 she was awarded a Smith & Nephew Company Scholarship extended annually to an American Nurse to study operating room nursing protocols in England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. She was extremely proud of her Welsh heritage and was an active member of the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh. Both of Carol's late husbands were military veterans serving in World War II. Carol had a deep interest in World War II history and battles involving the 8th Air Force in Europe, the Merchant Marines, and the Tuskegee Airmen. Carol served as a board member of the Merchant Marine Veteran Association. She also served on the Board of Southwestern PA World War II Memorial Committee in their fund-raising efforts to finance their memorial on the North Shore of Pittsburgh. Carol was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star and Past President of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Carol was an active member of Hamilton Presbyterian Church and past member of Dormont Presbyterian Church and Emsworth Presbyterian Church. The Thompson Family extends a special note of thanks and gratitude to the Mackins Family, Kathleen, Larry and Lanny, for their endless support of Carol after the passing of their beloved Uncle Stan. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. where a funeral service, with Rev. Timothy Rickard officiating, will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies immediately following the service. The family suggests donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.