MEMBER OF THE MONTH

NANCY CONBOY

 

            Nancy Conboy has been a member of our church since 1968.  A resident of the Sheraden section of Pittsburgh, Nancy worked for 34 years as a nurse at Allegheny General Hospital, serving in the progressive care unit at the end of her career.  In retirement, Nancy has continued to do some home health care.

            Nancy has been very involved in the life of our church.  She was ordained as a deacon in 1970, and she became an elder six years ago.  Nancy serves as the chair of the Congregation Life Commission, which is responsible for such things as the fellowship lunches, the church picnic, and the congregation’s stewardship program.  Nancy sings in the church choir.  She helped cooked meals for Youth Club for 2 years, and she is active with the new CAMP senior program, helping to lead the craft activities.

            Nancy has been a part of the ICTUS (Ingram Crafton Thornburg United in Song) choir since it was formed.

            Nancy has two children.  Alicia lives with her in Sheradan and Scott and his wife Susan live in Greentree.  Her brother Tom lives in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife Andrea and their children Erin and Tommy.  Nancy also has a niece and two nephews in Burgettstown, near to where she grew up in Cross Creek Village.  The church that Nancy attended as a child there recently celebrated its 225th anniversary.

            Nancy’s favorite hymn is “It Is Well With My Soul.”  When asked to name her favorite part of the Bible, she named Romans 5:3-5.

            In her spare time, Nancy likes doing crafts, singing, and helping seniors.  Nancy commented, “I enjoy people.”