Gertrude S. "Trudy" (Straka) Pitts, 89 of Shenandoah passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton with her daughter at her side after a short battle with cancer. Born in Shenandoah on September 10, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth "Betty" (Oravitz) Straka. She was a 1952 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School. Trudy worked at the Pentagon in Washington D.C upon her high school graduation. She returned home and attended Drexel College where she attained her licensed practical nursing (LPN) degree. She was employed for Dr. James Hu in Shenandoah and then for Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. Prior to her retirement she had worked part-time at Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville. Trudy was a member of the former Saint Stephen Church, Shenandoah and was currently a member of Divine Mercy Parish. She was one of the founding members of the former St. Stephen's Ladies Auxiliary where she was actively involved in fund raising and school and parish activities. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were two brothers, Larry and Eugene Straka. Surviving are her daughter, Elizabeth A. Perrong of Doylestown; step-grandson, Leo C. Perrong of Carlisle; one sister, Genevieve "Jenny" Navitsky and her husband Joseph " Murph" of Shenandoah Heights; a special niece, Paula Reinoehl and great-niece, Lyndsey Reinoehl both of Shenandoah Heights and who both helped care for her; additional nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many friends; and her faithful Golden Retriever, "Molly". Trudy will be remembered for her many telephone conversations with her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Stephen's Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A visitation for family friends will be held on Friday morning from 8:30 am until 10:00 am at Divine Mercy Church. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements. To offer a condolence to Trudy's family, please sign the guest book below. Visitation Friday, January 12, 2024 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Divine Mercy Church 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 12, 2024 10:00 AM Divine Mercy Church 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment Friday, January 12, 2024 Saint Stephen's Cemetery Cemetery Road Shenandoah Heights, PA 17976