Carolyn Pituch Bedow

Oct. 30, 1950- Dec. 15, 2023

Carolyn Pituch Bedow, 73 of Warren, PA, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born October 30, 1950 in Union City, PA to the late Walter and Estelle Pituch. She graduated from Union City High School in 1968 and later went on to earn her associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Edinboro University.

Carolyn spent many years working with children at Headstart, Warren Forest EOC daycare, and the Rouse Children’s Center. She later worked at the Rouse Home in Social Services where she eventually retired from.

Carolyn was known for her kind and caring spirit and always put others first. She had an enthusiasm for life and learned to ride her Harley Davidson motorcycle at the age of 50. In her recent years she enjoyed tending to her flower garden, spending time with family and friends, and helping the elderly. Her favorite title “Gigi” (great grandma) she wore proudly and loved time spent with her great grandchildren.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Michele (Guy) Spencer of Sinclairville, NY, Shawn Bedow and his companion Deb of Erie, and her longtime companion Floyd Foust and his children, Don, Heather, and Tina and their children, her brother Tom (Rosemary) Pituch of Elgin, PA and a sister Marcia (Edward) Camerano, her grandchildren, Shayla (Dane) Freeborough, Joshua (Kaela) Reynolds, Terry (Amanda) Bedow and her great grandchildren, Cole, Axton and Rowan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck, Dan and Dave Pituch, her sister Annette Pituch Nelson, and a grandson Gregory Allen Moyer.

A memorial service will be held on January 13th at 11am at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, 179 Davis Street, Youngsville, PA 16371.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Rouse Childrens Center, 238 East Main St. Youngsville PA 16371.