Carol Westerman

Carol Westerman of Scottdale, age 97, peacefully passed away in her family home on September 30, 2025. She was born Dec 18, 1927, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Richard W. Westerman and Charlotte Loucks (Kelly) Westerman of Scottdale. She spent her childhood summers in Scottdale at the family home.

She was a graduate of the class of 1945 Highland Park High School (MI). Carol received her BA in Early Childhood Development at Oberlin College (OH), 1950. Then her teaching certificate from Wayne State University (MI), 1954, a MA in Elementary Education from University of New Mexico, 1958 and a MA in Spanish from Trinity College (CT), 1971.

Her diverse teaching career started in Puerto Rico. It continued for over 40 years. Taking her to Lorraine (OH), Glastonbury (CT), Colombia, Morocco, Spain, Lackland Air Force Base (TX), Vietnam, Penn State (Fayette), Northern Illinois University (DeKalb), Westmoreland Comm College (PA), and TUMC Pre-school (Scottdale).

She is survived by her daughter, Paloma and her husband Douglas Cramer of Scottdale; her four grandchildren, Crimson Cramer, Evan Wilson, Maia Solomon, Eli Solomon; son-in-law Jeffrey Solomon (TX); and sister-in-law Phyllis Westerman (MI).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard L. Westerman (MI) and her daughter Marlena C. Solomon (TX).

She was a member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church, an avid genealogist and Scottdale historian.

Carol was an amazing woman who truly led an extraordinary life. A beloved mother and grandmother. A true fount of wisdom.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, Oct 3 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC 303 Pittsburgh St Scottdale where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct 4 at 11 am with Pastor Len Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Scottdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Methodist Pre School 501 Mulberry St. PO Box 343 Scottdale, PA 15683. Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com.