Anna Agnes (Fedor) Ivory

Anna Agnes Ivory of Wilkinsburg, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice Home in Bethlehem, PA, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at age 97. 

Born the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Katus) Fedor on February 2, 1928. 

Devoted mother to Michael (Margaret) Ivory, of Aspinwall, David (RuthAnn) Ivory of Turtle Creek, and Ann (Ronald) Hersh of Bethlehem Township, PA.  Cherished grandmother to Liam Ivory, Emelia Ivory and Ethan Ivory, Ronald “Terry” Hersh lll and Evelyn Hersh, Leo Ivory and Samuel Ivory. 

Beloved Aunt to Robert (Leslie) Damon of Florida and Patricia (Robert Small) Damon-Johnson of Virginia. Also survived by great nieces and great nephews.

Agnes is survived by her brother Bill Fedor of West Mifflin, age 103. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward L. Ivory in 1986 and by her siblings Michael Fedor, Jr., Edward J. Fedor Ph.D., Mary Fedor Damon, Irene Fedor, and infant Annie Fedor. She is also survived by great nieces Brett Elizabeth Johnson, Lilith Christiansen (Brett), Robyn Hoyle (Eric) and great nephew Robert Colby Damon. 

Agnes was a 1945 graduate of Braddock High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education from Waynesburg College in 1949. She worked for many years as an elementary and middle school teacher in the Braddock and Woodland Hills School Districts, raised her family, and held administrative positions at the University of Pittsburgh and The Rehabilitation Institute.

She was an avid reader and consumer of current events, loved a good bingo game and a trip to a casino, and enjoyed travel with family including many summers at Conneaut Lake. Agnes was a dedicated member of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish - St. James Church in Wilkinsburg and was very active in her community having served as a Committee Person and volunteer for social services. 

Her greatest joy was her family. Agnes was a devoted wife, sister, mother, aunt and Nonni. Always ready to lend a helping hand, she will be remembered for her wit, positive outlook and generosity. 

Friends are welcome on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Avenue at Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh 15112 where a Panachida will be prayed at 6:30 p.m.

A Divine Liturgy will be held Saturday at 11:30a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Braddock.  

Agnes will be laid to rest at Braddock Catholic Cemetery.