Obituary of Lori Lynn (Gillim) McKinney

Lori Lynn McKinney (Gillim), age 56, of Cecil, Pa passed away suddenly on Nov 6, 2024, with her husband and son by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Harold; their beloved son, Colin; brothers Chris Gillim (Anitra) and Ken Gillim (Sherri); sisters-in-law Darlene Gillim and Christy Bailey (Bob) as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Carol Gillim and her father Len Gillim. Lori was a loving, joyful soul who graduated beauty school and was asked to stay and teach, while earning bachelor's and master's degrees from Duquesne University. Here she discovered her passion for accounting and worked as an executive for several companies throughout her 30 year career, occassionally teaching accounting as a college professor. Lori was a great chef who proudly served generational recipies at family holidays. She also adored her many rescued cats and dogs and recently saved her favorite breed - Great Dane. Lori was making plans to retire and run her dream coffee house and bakery. She will be forever remembered by all her family and friends. Family and friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Warchol Funeral Home Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, (412.221.3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 1:15 PM at Holy Child Church of Corpus Christi Parish. Interment to follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, donations on Lori’s behalf may be made to your local animal shelter or adoption agency.