Time on this earth was precious to her. Her zest for life will be celebrated at the second annual Butterfly Ball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center in Ross.
McCloskey advances on the butterfly, its body immobilised on the table with a loop of wire. One of its wings is stretched out - black inky veins running through a delicate orange membrane.