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MARY M. WOHLEBER
1916 - 2014
MARY M. WOHLEBER
1916 - 2014
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BORN
1916
DIED
2014
MARY WOHLEBER Obituary
MARY M. (BRUECKNER)
Of Troy Hill, in her 98th year, born October 21, 1916, passed away on September 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Alan E. Wohleber; loving mother of David A. (Luanne) Wohleber, Sarah J. (Charles) Lucas and Stephen A. (Barbara) Wohleber; also survived by nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Grace Gump; and brother, Anthony "Jack" Brueckner, Jr. Family to receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212 (Troy Hill). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Chapel-Most Holy Name Parish. Mary was a woman of incomparable energy whose zest for life never stopped. She was a teacher who loved her "kinder kids", lecturer, historian, community activist, librarian, author, senior olympian, preservationist, and world traveler. Her favorite place on earth was her beloved Troy Hill. During her 98 years, Mary was blessed with many wonderful friends who enriched her life and were in turn enriched by her. Mary is also survived by her second family - the residents and staff at Eldercrest Nursing Center, Munhall, PA. They took her into their hearts and surrounded her with love and caring. Her family is forever grateful to them. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mary's name to St. Anthony's Chapel, 1700 Harpster St., Pgh., PA 15212.
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Nancy Hiner
September 1, 2020
My father, Walt Dassdorf, posted a condolence for Mary. He was “101 and counting”. He passed away last October at 106. Now the entire Troy Hill Gang are partying in Heaven. I witnessed their deep friendship over my lifetime. A truly great generation. May they all Rest In Peace. God bless them.
Nancy Dassdorf Hiner
Cappy Helms
September 17, 2015
I just saw Mary's obituary. I was fortunate to have had a brief acquaintance with this wonderful woman when we were on the Colorado River raft trip 37 years ago. She was a delight with a wonderful spirit. I also visited her in Pittsburgh when I lived there in the early 90's. She was a bright spot and I won't ever forget her. She will be missed by anyone who knew her.
October 7, 2014
My deepest sympathy to my old classmate, Steve.
Lane Meinert
October 6, 2014
What an amazing life. I will always think of Mary as the "Mayor of Troy Hill". May her life be a blessing for us all.RIP.
Art Friedel
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Nancy Kablach Condron
September 16, 2014
Mrs. Wohleber remains to this day my most favorite teacher ever. Maybe my most favorite human being ever. I have been telling people about her for over 50 years. I have thought of her often during my life. She was, simply, the best.
barbara hilderson
September 15, 2014
Not only Troy Hill; but also Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have lost a Great Lady whose knowledge of history and love of sharing helped me to find my ancestors..
Rose (Meredith) Wunderlin
September 13, 2014
Mary, You will be deeply missed by everyone who ever met you. I was born and raised on Troy Hill as was my husband (Deceased) of 39 years. We always loved all the past Mary could tell us of Troy Hill. She was a wonderful teacher & historian. GOD BLESS you Mary as I am sure he will. We loved you.
September 12, 2014
Sarah, I just wanted you to know that you are all in our prayers of thanksgiving for all your Mom did for others. May each of you hold the memeories and know she is at peace.
Janet (Brehm) McLaughlin
Dan Erb
September 11, 2014
My condolences to the Wohleber Family, you are in my prayers. Your mother taught me in kindergarten, shepherded me through becoming a tour guide at Saint Anthony's Chapel and taught our group the difference between Mitch Miller and Glenn Miller during sing alongs at her home. No one loved the Northside, in particular Troy Hill, more than she did. She shared her knowledge about the history of Pittsburgh, Old Allegheny City, Troy Hill, Mount Troy, Spring Garden, etc. with all who would listen and all who needed to listen. We are all the better for having known her.
Eileen Dittrich
September 10, 2014
Mrs. Wholber you will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Becky M
September 9, 2014
Thank you for writing to me and being my friend for all these years. I'm glad we finally got to meet. RIP my friend
Robert Rebholz
September 9, 2014
I well remember Mary Wohleber! I drank coffee in her living room on Lowrie Street)!
Mary recruited Wayne Kablach, Billy Fichter, Tommy Schmidt and me to sing traditional German songs during the dedication ceremony of St. Anthony's Chapel (Jamie Van Trump courtesy of the Heinz Family) as a national monument / treasure all those years ago!
I will miss you, Mary!
Robert Rebholz
Fran Mogus
September 9, 2014
Mrs Wohleber was my kindergarten teacher at Most Holy Name, I still have a holy card she gave me for getting into trouble! She told me that God watched over everyone, even those in trouble! RIP Mrs Wohleber
September 9, 2014
I'll always remember her showing us that beautiful view.
Marge M (Balfe) Huxtable
September 9, 2014
Mary was without a doubt the revered and loved matriarch of the Wohleber family. She was a most amazing woman, active, energetic, intellectually curious, very well traveled and most of all, she loved her family.
Jack and I have fond and amazing memories of her visit to us in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Our hearfelt condolences to all in the family.
Love and prayers, Jack and Marge HUxtable
Steve Pietzak
September 9, 2014
Wohleber family,
I'm crushed by the loss of Mary, a true inspirational preservationist and leader of OLD ALLEGHENY CITY history-she was MS.. ALLEGHENY CITY!
Mary would tell me many times that her home's rocking chair would rock--and then said that Allen , her husband that passed away, would rock the chair and keep her company--Mary said that she always felt safe, when the Rocking chair was moving--Allen was there with her watching over her....
Our City is alot poorer for the loss of Mary Wohleber....
Sincerely,
Pauline, Anthony and Steve Pietzak
September 9, 2014
mrs.wohleber,what a special person,she was my sons kindergarden teacher,he loved her,and so do I,I have seen her through the years,what a sweet Lady,Iam so glad she lived a nice long life.R.I.P.I know she will be in heaven smilling down,sorry to her family,Love may wilson.
Carole Naughton
September 8, 2014
A wonderful lady and a great fan of Troy Hill we were lucky to have her aboard...Rest in peace. Condolences to her family....
Denise Schaeffer
September 8, 2014
Mary it was an honor to have known you. Thanks for signing my book you wrote about Troy Hill. I will treasure it always. You will be deeply missed.
September 8, 2014
Such a bright star--her legacy is that light will shine everywhere in she has been. My mother, Catherine Ferrick, and I had opportunity to be traveling companions with Mary, and those were never-to-be forgotten trips, fun with her on the way and fun with her interacting with locals. She was tireless, energetic and exuberant. God grant her peace; St. Anthony let her find her heart's desire.
Condolences to the family and her community,
Karen Ferrick-Roman
Craig Melichar
September 8, 2014
When I discovered Mary was a kindergarten teacher I thought what lucky kids. She exuded kindness, warmth and enthusiasm with that easy smile, gentle voice and twinkle in her eye. What wonderful stories but she was also genuinely interested in what you had to say. One of a kind.
September 8, 2014
I met Mary and her husband Alan through my husband Randy (now deceased). Me and my daughters still talk about some of her amazing stories, like riding an elephant in
Africa!! She was truly an amazing woman. I know your family will truly miss her, but what a life!! Cherish the memories.
Sincerely, Marianne Buerkle and daughters
Melinda McGee
September 8, 2014
Even though I know she lived a wonderful, long life, it is still so sad to hear that Mary is gone. She was such an inspiration to me and many others. I have never forgotten the wisdom, laughter and passion for life that she shared with me on my visits to her home in Troy Hill and while working with her at PHLF. I told Mary many times that she was my angel and she remains so to this day. Rest in peace, Mary.
Daniel Schell
September 8, 2014
God rest your soul, such a GREAT person! Mrs. Wohleber you'll be missed by so many, Rest In Peace sweet lady.
Michele Hess Dubel
Michele Dubel
September 8, 2014
She was my kindergarten teacher and friend. I was always inspired by amazing energy and ability to seize the world. She was incredible and a gift to many. God Bless.
Tina
September 8, 2014
This awesome woman gave me and my German class at North Catholic on Troy Hill a tour. She was so fun!
September 8, 2014
You have joined the "Troy Hill Gang". Let the party begin. You were the best Mary. A dear friend for over 75 years, My sympathies to the family.
Walt Dassdorf. 101 and counting.
John DeFilippo
September 8, 2014
I loved being her mailman, her smile was contagious. I loved seeing her world travels on her wall map. She was truly a special person and she has touched many lives.
September 8, 2014
Mary lived her life like that of 2 famous books...Everything I need to know I learned from a Little Golden Book & All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarden. Everyone should read these credos & become a "Kinder Kid". From Donna, Terry, Gina McGovern & Aaron Payne
A Pittsbugher
September 8, 2014
What a delightful lady. So full of life, history and love for her Pittsburgh. Rest easy Mary. You've earned your wing.
Bill Pusateri
September 8, 2014
I remember her from the TV story about Troy Hill. She showed so much enthusiasm for the view of the City and river. Her face was immediately recognized from this obit. She was a true ambassador for Troy Hill and the City. Now she has a bird's eye view of the whole area.
Bill Rice
September 8, 2014
You are the BEST, keep smiling. Thanks for everything!!!
September 8, 2014
Mary,you were a remarkable women,loved hearing your stories when you came into the bank. Heaven will be hopping now. My deepest sympathies to the family.
September 8, 2014
Rest in Peace Mary. May God Bless all of us who knew her.
Peggy Hubert - Pauli
September 8, 2014
Mrs Wohleber was an amazing woman and accomplished so much in her life. She was giving, kind and cared about everyone. St. Anthony's Chapel would not be here if not for her and she kept the Firehouse open for as long as possible. She touch so many people in so many different places. The world was a better place because of her.
Michael O'Hare
September 8, 2014
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Wohleber, but I recognized her as the Troy Hill lady from "North Side Story!" I loved her enthusiasm as she projected her love for Pittsburgh and Troy Hill!!! To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm!" From what all the posts here are saying, this quote fit her to a T......my sympathy to her family and friends....
Patricia Zeis
September 8, 2014
Truly, Mrs. Wohleber was an example of a life well-lived. Sincere sympathies to her family.
Dennis Bray
September 8, 2014
I still have memories of being in her kindergarden class in 1959. It was like being taught by my mom. Fond memories of her throughout my life!
September 7, 2014
Condolences to the family of Mary. She was the most wonderful person. I appreciate being her crossing guard girl, chapel companion and life long friend. I will truly miss her smile and directions ( she always was telling me about something even. Without words as I visited her at eldercrest)Sincerely, I will miss her... Patty goerl Bryars
Dan Lyons
September 7, 2014
mary...my kindergarten teacher...troy hill historian extrordinare....loving/caring person...looked @ me after 35 years and said "Danny Lyons"...lord knows she taught well over 20 lyons...my dad "James" thought the world of you...I can think of no higher acclaim...god bless you...rip
Rosanne Fichter Berube
September 7, 2014
A remarkable woman, my kindergarten teacher. She just wouldn't allow me to color my tree trunks purple. Rest in peace, and comfort and condolences to Mrs. Wohleber's family. Troy Hill will never be the same without her!
Rosanne Fichter Berube
Nancy
September 7, 2014
What a special lady...so blessed to have met her while working at the Cornerstone in Station Square. I'
Jack Schmitt
September 7, 2014
Mary was a happy person, as if she was already enjoying heaven. She was full of faith and of a watchful realism. Mary encouraged my efforts in preservation of our common heritage structures...especially Calvary U.M. Church, and St. Nicholas R.C. Croatian Church. She was a good teacher because I remember so many of the things she taught me. Jack Schmitt
Barbara Chambers Mason
September 7, 2014
My first teacher and a life-long inspiration. You will be missed, dear lady.
Paul & Brenda Stauber
September 7, 2014
Dave,Luanne and Family;
With Deepest Sympathy.
September 7, 2014
Rest in peace, Mary. You were always so special to so many people!
Fritz & Nancy Buerkle
September 7, 2014
Mary thank you for all the times our families were together at the cottage in harmony pa.I knew you all of my life.We express our sympathy to David,sarah,stephen and the rest of the family.Rest in peace Mary.
Jim Klein
September 7, 2014
I had the honor of having Mary for my first teacher and I can't begin to tell about what she taught me in school and about life. God knows what he's getting when she gets there. Look out heaven Mary Wohleber is coming in with love and excitement.
lawrence schell
September 7, 2014
What a fantastic lady ! Rest in peace .
Jean Miller-Chaffee
September 7, 2014
Mrs Wohleber,
I will always have fond memories of you. You were my first teacher in kindergarden most holy Name of jesus. YOU were the best teacher ever. I remember you always being kind and friendly. God will welcome you with opened arms to his heaven. I am sure you will be happy there...I'll see you some day in heaven. Love
Cliff Hess
September 7, 2014
My teacher and my friend from kindergarten to adulthood, rest in piece.
The Lazar family
September 7, 2014
Mary, you were the most amazing woman with an abundance of energy enough for three people. Thanks to you, you put Troy Hill on the map. God will appreciate having you in heaven with your multitude of energy & ideas. Love & peace for the Brueckner & Wohleber families.
jane morello
September 7, 2014
RIP kind gentle lady. Sympathy to all of her loved ones.
Linda Cerra
September 7, 2014
You were always a breath of fresh air to talk with. Your stories will live on forever as you will too.
Kathy Morus
September 7, 2014
Rest in peace Mary. I spoke with you several times as I was out taking a walk or you stopped by North Catholic on Troy Hill business or to visit Greg.
My sympathy to the entire family.
September 7, 2014
God's peace be with you Mrs. Wohleber. You were an "amazing" woman! I went into primary education because of your influence. You were the teacher I knew I could be. Beth Leo
September 7, 2014
Sarah, God bless you and your family
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