Bertha Rae Cholock Riggin 1/3/1942-7/10/2022 We look at those dates and know what they mean, but have you ever given thought to the - (Dash)? That - represents so much; life, love, pain, strength, and courage that one person can handle. Bert made her life with the love of her life, Bernard W. Riggin Sr. for 51 years till his passing, from M.S., on 10/10/2011. Together they raised 3 children Bernard Jr (Teresa, their children Bryan and Michael of TN), James (Cindy, their children Amanda and Wade of TX), Lynette (her children Elizabeth and John of Uniontown). She also had two great granddaughters Lucille and Olivia. Bert was preceded in death by her brothers Jack Cholock and Eugene Karem. Brother-in-laws, Wayne and Richard Riggin, Tom Styles, Ed Grimes, and sister-in-law Cassie Riggin. Surviving family to hold her memory close are sisters-in-law Nancy Cholock and son Joe, Paula Karem, Laura Grimes, Shirley Styles, Marlene Riggin, Rose Winnaught (Ray), Wanda Stewart (Clifford) and Kathleen Rockwell. Brother-in-laws Pete (Kathy), Ronald (Sue) Riggin. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. Bert's life work was her family, home, and gardening. She enjoyed talking and laughing with her lifelong friend Betty Ann, cousin Betty Jean and with neighbors, swapping stories and laughter over a Michelob Ultra. In our little Wilmington St. community, she will be dearly missed. The young kids in the neighborhood would run to "Grandma's" where a hug, oatmeal cookie, or rice krispy awaited. She had a beer waiting for the adults. Our birds and stray kitties will miss their caregiver as well. There are so many beautiful stories we could tell you. But just remember the next time you look at that dash and a memory causes you to smile, cry, or laugh out loud. Remember, you were a part of that - (Dash) 143. Special thank you to the Amedyis Hospice Care and the staff at Shadyside Hospital. Visitation at Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave Ext. Uniontown on Wednesday from 5-8PM as well as Thursday from 9-10:30AM. A prayer of transfer will be recited followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church (50 Jefferson Ave. Uniontown) where she was a lifelong member and student at 11AM. Interment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.