ELIZABETH A. WOODARD Age 94, of Zelienople, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community. Born April 29, 1925, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late Michael George and Agnes Joseph George. During World War II, Elizabeth proudly contributed to the war effort as a Rosie the Riveter welder. After meeting and marrying her WWII veteran husband, Fred, they worked together at West View Park. Soon after, she and Fred opened Woodridge Coffee Shop on the Northside of Pittsburgh, as well as rented apartments above the diner. They eventually allowed residents from Kane Hospital to live in the apartments and became their personal caretakers. After retirement, she and Fred moved from Northside to Bradford Park. Elizabeth, known to her family as the legendary gambler, had a passion for gambling and betting on horse races. She followed her motto, Always take the points, and also enjoyed cheering on the Pirates and the Steelers. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Frederick K. Woodard, Jr., and his wife, Jill, of Monongahela, and Kimberly J. Bridge of Zelienople; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick K. Woodard, Sr., who passed away on October 31, 2006; her daughter, Patricia A. O'Donnell, who passed away on October 10, 2001; and her siblings, George Anthony, Helen Antonitis, Irene Bisesi and Mary George. Due to public health concerns, a private viewing and service will be held by the family on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the BOYLAN-GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave./PO Box 2155, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. A public Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Elizabeth will be laid to rest at Holy Savior Cemetery in Gibsonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Light of Life Rescue Mission, 913 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb