Photo courtesy of Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home - 44th Street - Pittsburgh
Nov 29, 1934 - Nov 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Nancy Merlina
November 08, 2025 | Templeton, PA | Family
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
We all love you, Mum
God Bless you, Love Katie.
Katie Burns
November 07, 2025 | Gibsonia, PA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. Deepest sympathies to your family. You
will be missed by all.
Carol Kraus
November 07, 2025 | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Carol and arnold Vandam
November 07, 2025 | Sayreville, NJ | Family
Of Gibsonia, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, age 90.
Beloved wife of 67 years to the late James M. “Jim” Burns Jr.
Loving mother of Linda Joan Reznik, James M. Burns III (Marlene), and Kathleen Burns-Melnick; Proud grandmother of Sara, Danny, Jimmy IV, Allie, Elliott, Kiersten, and Lindsay; Cherished great-grandmother of Alexander, Bella, Liam, Fynn, Austin, Emerson, Seamus, and James Patrick. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends Joyce Carney and Diane Miller.
Daughter of the late Bridget and Charles (Dooley) Merlina; Joan was the last surviving sibling of nine Merlina children.
Joan spent 18 years with Equibank/National City Bank and 22 years serving her faith community at St. Ursula Parish (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), where she lovingly managed parish envelopes, attended the weekly bingo, and joyfully organized the annual church tea. She found her greatest happiness in spending time with her family. Joan will be remembered for her warmth, faith, and generosity — a friend to many.
Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 2-7 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Ursula Church on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
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