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PEARL MAIER Obituary

PEARL "PEGGY" MAIER, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Israel where she had lived since 1977. She was born in Lorain, Ohio and lived previously in Fort Wayne before moving to Tel Aviv, following her childhood dream. She was a 1973 graduate of South Side High School and received a BA in Art from Indiana University. She also received an MA in Communications from Clark University. She lived passionately and joyously through her children and grandchildren, her art, teaching special needs children, volunteering, music, friends, nature, animals, dancing, travel and adventure. Surviving her are her children, Daniella Lugassy (Omer Svili), Lillian Elbaz (Guy) and Avi Maier Lugassy (Dana); sisters, Sally Maier (Peter Vagg) of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Cathy Maier of Tel Aviv; six grandchildren, Yonatan and Tamar Svili, Maya and Adam Elbaz and Dylan and Amy Maier Lugassy; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helene G. and Howard Maier. Funeral services were held on July 14, 2023 in Israel. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 22, 2023.

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Patrice & Mike Sposeep

July 25, 2023

Cathy, Daniella, Lillian, & Avi, & family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your sister/mother. My memories of Pearl are many-from elementary school to Sunday School, to Junior High & High School to her being one of my bridesmaids to being an A-1 tour guide on our first trip to Israel. She was one of a kind and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Hopefully all of your wonderful memories of her will be a comfort to you at this most difficult time. May her memory always be for blessing. Rest in Peace my dear friend.

Jim McGinnnis

July 22, 2023

My condolences Sally and Cathy and families. Pearl " Peggy" will be missed .

Fr. John Delaney

July 22, 2023

Dear Sally and Cathy, and families, My sincere sympathy on your loss of Pearl. Her picture in the Fort Wayne paper immediately caught my eye since I think she looks so much like her mother, Helene. Howard and Helene would be so proud of all Pearl´s accomplishments and her family. I will remember you all in prayer in these days ahead.

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