ELLEN BRUECKEN PAGNOTTA - Of Allison Park, on Friday, December 7, 2012, age 56. Beloved wife of Richard D. Pagnotta; mother of Matthew D. and Brian T. Pagnotta; daughter of Dorothy H. and the late J. Thomas Bruecken; sister of Robert C. Bruecken (Susie), Mary B. Lardin (Terry) and Paula J. Sapienza (Jimmy); also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Ellen was a graduate of St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and Carlow University and received her Masters Degree from Waynesburg University. Her 35 year career in nursing enabled her to touch many lives. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Catherine of Sweden Church, Wildwood Road, on Thursday at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to UPCI, Development Office, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. www.mccabebrothers.com