Harriet C. Andrews

Harriet C. Andrews, 91, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford.

Born December 22, 1933, in Wilkinsburg, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Harry B. and Catherine Hoffman.  Harriet graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1951 and continued her education at Grove City College, earning her degree in 1956. She went on to teach business classes at New Brighton High School, where she influenced generations of students with her passion for education and dedication.   Harriet retired from West-Aircomm Federal Credit Union in Beaver, PA. Even in retirement, her commitment to her community never waned. She volunteered at the New Brighton Public Library for over 30 years, becoming a familiar and beloved presence to patrons and staff alike.  Harriet’s life was marked by service, faith, and quiet strength. Her contributions to education, community, and church will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, New Brighton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Andrews, a son Eric “Buzz” Andrews.

Harriet is survived by a daughter, Amy S. Andrews, New Brighton, two grandsons, David M. Zilk Jr. and Richard J. Zilk, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

Friends and family will be received Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. in J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton, Pastor Gary Hilton, officiating.

Private interment will follow in Grove Cemetery, New Brighton, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Richard B. Andrews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to First Presbyterian Church, New Brighton of the New Brighton Public Library.