Ardith Lee Weightman; 74; loving wife; mother; sister; grandmother; great-grandmother; aunt and friend; of Belle Vernon; passed away Friday; March 21; 2014; at home with her loving family by her side. A strong woman of great faith; when the doctors gave Ardith six months to live; she dismissed their predictions – remembering whose decision it really was – God’s. She was determined to live each moment to its fullest potential; and God rewarded us all with a year-and-a-half. Ardith lived a happy; faith-filled life; moving from Scottdale to Belle Vernon after marrying her beloved husband; William Weightman Sr. in 1957; who preceded her in death in 1986. After her husband’s passing; she enrolled in Douglas School of Business; where she proudly earned her degree in 1988. Ardith and William had seven children together; Rhonda (1959); Christine (1959); Shawn (1963 to 2009); Roxanne Smalley and husband; Randy; Tracy Baker; Heidi Donnelly and William Jr. and wife; Heather. She is survived by nine grandchildren; Christopher Ceccarelli; Jennifer Popelas; Warren Gibson; Brian Baker; Amber Brassart; Alicia (her special little Goosie) and Pebbles Donnelly and Raelyn and Brenton Weightman. She was also the proud great-grandmother of nine. In addition to her husband; infant daughters and son; Ardith was predeceased by her parents; Blanche and Robert Keslar; brother; Rodney Butch Keslar; and sister; Donna Greenawalt. Also surviving are two sisters; Gay Hixson and Gwen Klepsky; and one brother; Larry Keslar. Ardith was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; where she served as a Bible school teacher and deacon and regularly attended Bible study. She often credited her ability to put up such a courageous battle with the prayers given by the church and her wonderful minister; Rev. Sue Currie; who faithfully visited every day. Her greatest joy was her family to whom she unselfishly gave her love and time. She asked for nothing in return. She was a role model; a friend and one serious mamma if you broke a rule! Her passion and dedication touched her family’s lives; she will be greatly missed. Her family thanks all who kept her in their prayers and showed their love and concern in so many ways. As a deacon and church member; Ardith was tireless in her outreach to others – believing in the power of a timely sent Hallmark card. To honor her service to others; please consider donating to the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon – Deacons Fund; 501 Fayette Ave.; Belle Vernon; PA 15012. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-5300;http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church; with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The officers and members of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Sunday to hold services.