Pauline Angell "Pauli" Donahue

Pauline "Pauli" (Angell) Donahue (Conte), age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born on April 8, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Conte and Virginia Morante Conte. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ralph D. Conte and Alfred "Bim" Conte, as well as her late husbands Robert Angell and David Donahue.

Pauli is survived by her children, Kym Angell of Penn Hills, who served as her constant companion and selfless caregiver for nearly a decade, Sean R. Angell of Huntersville, North Carolina, and Kathleen A. Gallagher of Wexford. She also leaves behind her cherished sisters, Jeanne Caliguiri and Emma Janicki, with whom she shared a deep and abiding bond that exemplified the true meaning of family.

In addition to her children and sisters, Pauli is survived by her beloved grandsons Zachary Gallagher (Fremalyn) of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Connor Gallagher (Tina) of Sewickley, Seth Angell of Wilmington, North Carolina, Noah, Joshua and Jacob Angell of Huntersville, North Carolina, and Colin Gallagher (Kathleen) of Seattle, Washington. Known as "Gigi" to her great-grandchildren Dillan and Jordan Gallagher of Sewickley, she looked forward with great joy to the birth of Zachary and Fremalyn’s son. She is also survived by a dozen nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly, and her devoted godsons Rich Conte, Bim Conte, and Greg Caliguiri, who brought her comfort and joy.

A working mother long before it was common, Pauli dedicated 45 years to the YMCA of Pittsburgh, treasuring the friendships she formed there. She held a deep love for her family, her Italian heritage, European travel, Tony Bennett, John Grisham novels, the Pittsburgh Steelers, wrist watches, Belleek China, and chocolate. An avid card player, she took special delight in teaching her grandsons to play rummy, turning it into a cherished family tradition and a rite of passage for the boys. Her family remains deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by her nurses Kathleen, Ester, Jenna, Lavender, and Lola, along with Good Samaritan Hospice, during her final year.