Jean McNamara Raab

Jean McNamara Raab, age 97, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on September 15, 1921 in Glendale, MN to the late James and Gertrude (Saylors) McNamara. Jean graduated from the Columbus School for Girls and from The Ohio State University, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She was a travel agent, and she loved to travel. She also enjoyed reading, knitting, and playing bridge. Jean and her husband lived in Pittsburgh for many years before retiring to Somers Point, NJ. She lived in Columbus the last 15 years before moving back to Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdinand H. Raab; son, Kevin Raab; siblings, J. Paul McNamara, Donald S. McNamara, Margaret J. Addison, and Keith S. McNamara. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia R. (William) Schuetz, Margaret R. McGuire, Susan E. (Charles) Whiting, and Nancy MacNamara; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, 5199 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213. Interment to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger East Chapel.