Obituary of Barbara H. Nielson

NIELSON Barbara Age 88, of South Fayette Twp., originally of Pasadena, CA, on September 3, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Howard Nielson; loving mother of Sandra (Jerry) Roy, of Pittsburgh, and Carol Nielson, of Grover Beach, CA; grandmother of Thomas, Christopher, and Andrew Roy, Julie Smith, and Benjamin Walther; also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Barbara loved to sing and enjoyed music. She was an animal activist, known as "The Bird Lady of Sierra Madre", dedicated to protecting the swallow habitat. A memorial service will be held at Country Meadows at a later date. Arrangements by WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). Memorial donations may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.