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MARY MARGARET "MICKY" TRUSCHEL
MARY MARGARET "MICKY" TRUSCHEL
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Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 8, 2011, age 82, of Forest Hills. Wife of the late Eugene J. "Jack" Truschel, Jr.; dear mother of Mary Martha Truschel, Ann Truschel, Peggy (Tom) Peeler, E. John (Laurie) Truschel, III, and Timothy M. (Natalie) Truschel; sister of John (Judy) O'Connell, Jr.; sister-in-law of Patricia and Carol Truschel; also ten grandchildren; mother-in-law of Maria Boos; aunt of John R. (Stacie) O'Connell, Julie (George) O'Connell Prusock, and Michael P. O'Connell. Micky was in the first class of women to graduate from Harvard Law School. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC. FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Maurice Church, Thursday, 11 a.m., where Micky was a longtime, active member. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh.
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Terri Cook
October 12, 2011
Ann: So sorry for your loss and we are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. But because I know your faith is strong, I also know that your Mom walked home with all of you at her side and that Jesus met her at the gates. Victory for His beloved child, your Mom.
Maria Crisanti
October 11, 2011
Dear Truschel Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Short
October 10, 2011
Dear Truschel Family,
May your tears of sorrow for your loss be mixed with tears of joy for heaven's gain. I will be praying for you and for your mother (my Godmother). Love - joe short
October 10, 2011
Dear Family, It was my privilege to meet your mother this past week and to keep vigil with her on her journey Home> I was blessed by her presence. Mary Nora Koren
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October 10, 2011
Dear Truschels....I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death. I know she was a woman of character, depth, and faith. You all represent her very well. I will be praying for all of you Truschels. with love to you....Ginger Weeber
October 10, 2011
Ann, sorry for your loss, let the magic of her memories help during this sad time. Pat Brandenstein
Angharad Stock
October 10, 2011
Dear Truschel Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Angharad Grimes Stock
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