Eleanor M. Jones, 92, of South Heights, passed away on June 25th, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice. She was born in Manhasset, New York on January 2nd, 1934, a daughter of the late Edmond and Eleanor (Krupowicz) Morse. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, William (“Bill”) Jones, and her sisters, Annette Mehenko and Patricia Sestile. Eleanor and William shared 59 devoted years of marriage.
She is survived by her children: Dennis (Christie) Jones, Timothy “Lindy” (Linda) Jones, Jennifer Bobanic, and William “Scott” Jones; as well as her grandchildren: Samantha (Ace) Hilliard-Jones, Haley (Nathan) Hamons, Kasey Rose Jones, Peyton M. Jones, Andrew Bobanic, Sarah (Logan McCauley) Welch, and Emily Bobanic; along with her great-grandchildren, Weston, Emmit, Caroline, and Margaret “Maggie” ; along with her sister, Betty Livingood.
At a very young age, Eleanor and her sisters moved to Ambridge as their parents sought new opportunities in Pennsylvania. She often enjoyed sharing her unique birth date, 1/2/34. She was a registered nurse and graduated from the Sewickley Valley School of Nursing. She began her career at Sewickley Hospital, before working in private practice. After taking time away from nursing to focus on her family, she returned to the profession and worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in various psychiatric hospitals. On the day she retired, her children arranged for a limousine to bring her home from work; a memory she always cherished. In her spare time, she enjoyed bingo, league bowling, and baking blackberry, cherry, and peach pies. She also kept close friendships with her nursing school classmates, gathering with them regularly for a prayer group and playing cards. She and her husband, William, were famous for their Christmas morning breakfasts. Together, they made the most delicious crepes, home fries, and sausage, and family and friends were always welcome to join them for Christmas brunch. Above all, she was completely devoted to her family; especially her son, William “Scott” Jones.
Her kindness, devotion, unwavering love for her family, and wonderful pies will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She will also forever be remembered as “Meme,” the name her grandchildren called her.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, July 18th at 11 a.m. in the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 199 McGovern Boulevard, Crescent.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.
Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to the Special Olympics in memory of “Eleanor Jones” by clicking here https://share.google/KaH9ZZ2bcIduu7AyN