AUSTIN
MAUREEN (LANE)
Age 89, of Bethel Park, died November 6, 2017. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Lloyd Austin; dear mother of John, Mary Ann (Dick Davis), and Lloyd (Paula); devoted grandmother of Laura (Salvatore Desiano), Richard (Stephanie), Benjamin, Matthew (Emily), Jade (Peter Mersing), Kimberly (Scott Shoemaker) and Nate; and loving great-grandmother to Matthew, Austin, Michelangelo, Cassidy, and Hunter. The only child of Mark and Mary Lane, Maureen developed a lifelong love of music while traveling the mid-Atlantic region with her father, a big band musician. Maureen grew up the in South Hills and graduated from South Hills High School in 1947, and she and Lloyd married that same year. A founding and active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, she also worked as Youth Director for many years at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. She also dutifully served on the Pennsylvania Grand Jury in Harrisburg for two years. Maureen was a lively part of her community, a renowned hostess and cook, and creative home decorator. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Friends and relatives will be received at JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227, Wednesday, November 8, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Christ United Methodist on Friday at 11 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Saint Clair Hospital Memorial Fund, 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com
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November 8, 2017
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Our prayers go out to you ps. 55. 22.
November 8, 2017
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thess 3:16. -(fla) they will be comforted."
November 7, 2017
Kelly Abrahamson
Goodbye my sweet Aunt. I have so many wonderful memories of you and your loving spirit. You will be missed. xo Kelly
November 7, 2017
Rosemary Roberson
Sincere sympathy to the Austin Family. I was a neighbor many years ago and will always remember Maureen's kindness and love of family and life.
From the O'Hara Family
November 7, 2017
Rest in peace dear sister that I never had.. God Bless your soul as you join Lloyd.. Carmie
November 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family .May you be comforted during this difficult time.Hosea 13:14
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