Edna Jane (Funkhouser) Goettman (1932-2025)

Edna Jane (Funkhouser) Alexander Goettman, 92, of Daugherty Township, passed away on July 5th, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside of Pittsburgh.

She was born in New Brighton on October 1st, 1932, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Howard and Jennie (Brandt) Funkhouser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Edwin and Timothy, her husbands, James K. Alexander and Leonard A. Goettman, her sisters: Norma, Helen, Anna, June, Elsie, Lucille; as well as her brother, Paul.She is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Linda) Alexander and Randall (Kim) Alexander, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and her sister, Martha Russell.

Edna was Methodist by faith.  She liked crafts, sewing and making quilts.  Boating, vacationing, gardening and crossword puzzles brought her joy.  She loved flowers and birds, but more than anything loved her family.

Friends will be welcomed on Wednesday, July 9th, from 4 p.m. until the time of a service at 7 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, with Pastor Gary Hilton officiating.