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Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2002.

DOUGLAS
LEONA ELIZABETH (LOFTUS)
Peacefully on Nov. 11, 2002, at her home in Mt. Lebanon, with her seven children at her side. Devoted & loving wife of George A. Douglas who died in 1977. Mrs. Douglas was 93 years old. Mrs. Douglas was born in McKees Rocks, January 18, 1909 to the late John and Mary Loftus, she was proceeded in death by her brothers Edward, John, Leonard, James and Wayne and her sister Mae. A devout Roman Catholic, she was a parishioner of St. Francis DeSales Church in McKees Rocks until the formation of St. Malachy Church in Kennedy Twp. She was a member there for more than 50 years until she moved to Mt. Lebanon and attended St. Anne's Church. She is survived by her children Diane M. Douglas McAleer, Joyce A. Douglas (Runco), Robert J. Douglas and his wife Diana, George A. Douglas Jr. and his wife Janyce, Paul J. Douglas, Pamela M. Douglas and Michael J. Douglas. Mrs. Douglas was the proud grandmother of 22 children (Jeff, Tim, Mary, Dan, Ben, Doug, John, Pat, Jim, Beth, Amy, Dave, Jennifer, Kim, Brian, Kerri, Kelly, Anne, Meg, Mike, Emily and Sean) and great-grandmother of 29 children. Also surviving are her nephews Ed Loftus, Jack Loftus, Jack Moore and Tom Moore and nieces Eileen Wagner and Pam Loftus. As a young bride Mrs. Douglas moved from McKees Rocks to then, very rural Forest Grove in Robinson Twp., in 1932 where she resided for over 65 years. During her life in Forest Grove she was active in community activities including a charter member of the Forest Grove Community Club. She was a long time supporter of the Ohio Valley Hospital and was at one time the president of the hospital auxiliary organization known as the Cot Club. Leona's influence on those who knew her or met her was incalculable. She was a beautiful woman of courage, true authenticity, who always took the "high road". She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and wit and also her kindness, compassion and honor. From the Douglas Children - "Thanks for Being our Mother!" Friends received Wed. 7-9 and Thurs. 2-4 and 7-9 at the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp. (Family owned & operated since 1886) Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 10:00 am in St. Anne's Church, Mt. Lebanon, EVERYONE PLEASE MEET IN CHURCH FRI. AT 10:00 AM.
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December 13, 2002

Denise Murray posted to the memorial.

November 22, 2002

Palma Warner posted to the memorial.

November 19, 2002

Lou Ann Shannon posted to the memorial.

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Denise Murray

December 13, 2002

To the family of Mrs. Douglas,

Although I talked to most of you at the viewing, I wanted to put something in writing.

Your mother was a beautiful person, inside and out. I only took care of her for about a year and a half, but felt like I knew her for years. I had a lot of respect and admiration for her. She wanted to do as much for herself as she possibly could, despite her physical limitations. I never had a patient with such determination and no bitterness about it.

I enjoyed the many talks we had: child-rearing, the changes in attitudes, respect(the lack of), relationships, religion, and even politics. She was amazing.

I will never forget her smile and the twinkle in her eyes with the wink. That quiet laugh.

She was a strong, dignified person, and a true "lady".

Denise Murray,LPN

Palma Warner

November 22, 2002

Michael, I want to thank you for all the years of making us laugh and entertaining us. I know the wonderful thoughts and memories of your mom will help you to make it through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lou Ann Shannon

November 19, 2002

Michael,

Just wanted to thank you for everthing you do through your acting and your generosity for this city. I also want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.You are all in my prayers.

Marie Kovacs

November 17, 2002

I heard an interesting/cute story by the owner of Entertainment Tonight Videos. He was telling us about one of the daughters of his customers who works at the Starbucks Coffee in Virginia/Manor. She saw a man drinking his coffee minding his own business and kept telling him that he looked like "Batman", well low and behold it was in deed our favorite Pittsburgh Actor Michael Keaton, from this humerous story I also learned that he was home for his mothers funeral. I read the wonderful write up and obituary. I just wanted to say that I have always been a big fan of Michaels and would like to express my heartfelt expression of sympathy to Michael and his entire family. Mom lived a good life and it sounds like with everyone there she went very peacefully. My deepest condolances to you all.

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William&MaryJean mcafee

November 16, 2002

TO THE ENTIRE DOUGLAS FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND FRIEND, ESPECIALLY TO YOU JOYCE, FONDLY, BUCKY AND MARY JEAN MCAFEE

Liz Miller

November 16, 2002

Dear Pam, Mike, Diane, Joyce, Robert, Paul and George:

I had THE HONOR to be a Caregiver to your Mom for almost 2 years. During those nights, we discussed Religion,

family, President Clinton, Trips to California and Montana and World Events.

Ms. Douglas LOVED our God and she loved each of you in a "special way." She had no favorites!

To me, Leona Douglas, was an "ANGEL THAT WALKED AMONG US!"

We watched Mass on TV, listened to 11 PM News, made laughter an important part of life, and we cried

together over September 11th.

She shared a great moment in her life with me --- meeting Pope John Paul II, and I shared a magazine article of her Michael turning "50"

with her! Tee hee, SHE LOVED IT!!!

I will long remember Ms. Douglas --- for almost two years she was "a jewel" in my life.

I will remember Pam's thoughtfulness , Mike's generousity, George's love for Golf, Diane's family trip to Montana and the "Bear Claws" she brought back for Mom, --- I will remember Robert and his beautiful wife and how Ms. Douglas looked forward to their visits and the social event of 2001 --- the Wedding --- I will remember the Pantera Bread --- I will remember Joyce and the funny things that occur in Real Estate, and I will remember Paul who took Mom to Mass on Sundays, and was always there when needed to "save the day!"

But, most of all, I will remember Ms. Douglas. I was her Caregiver for just a "fleeting moment in time" ---

but she created "memories" that will last a lifetime.

My deepest sympathy to each of you.

Liz Miller,

Pa. Certified Nurse Aide

Norine Dolgos Matteson

November 15, 2002

To The Douglas Family,

We are sure you will miss your Mother very much as we do ours. She was a first class person and having moved from Forest Grove at the time of our marriage in 1954, I was always pleased when my Mother told me Mrs. Douglas asked about me. She never failed to speak to me at church when I was home for a visit. Our sincerest sympathy to you all.

Norine (Dolgos) and Tom Matteson

Linda Edgar

November 14, 2002

TO MICHAEL AND FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON YOUR MOTHER'S PASSING. GOD HAS HER IN HIS KEEPING,BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE HER IN YOUR HEART. SINCERELY, LINDA EDGAR, MONROEVILLE, PA.

Tom O'Leary

November 14, 2002

Dear Joyce and children.. condolences from a close friend of Pat Runco...really miss that guy...we worked together for years at BC....God Bless You

Tom

Jennifer Buchkovich

November 14, 2002

Dear Douglas Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I only met your mother once, but hear many wonderful stories from my grandfather, Willard Barefoot and my mother, Susan (Barefoot) Rickley. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jennifer and Brian Buchkovich and family

Jan Carlino, Carol Groat, Carmen Scaramuzzo

November 14, 2002

Dear Michael,

We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your mother. We sincerely hope that you and your family are able to keep the memory of your mother in your hearts and your minds.The teachers of Dickson Intermediate School, Woodland Hills School District.

Linda Valukevich

November 13, 2002

To the Douglas Family:

My deepest sympathy. God Bless You.

Donna Schwartzbauer

November 13, 2002

George and entire family, my sympathy to all of you and may God comfort you during this time.

Earlene Bosket Mark Pierre

November 13, 2002

The Douglas Family

God Bless such a loving family.

We will keep you in our prayers

(Coraopolis)

Earlene & Mark

Butch & Debbie Mapel

November 13, 2002

Diane, Joyce, Robert, George, Paul, Pam and Mike,

I was very sorry to hear that your mother had died. She was a great lady and friend to all who knew her. When we were young, she seemed like a second mother to the Forest Grove gang that often gathered at your house.

You can be proud of your mother and her life. We would all be better off if we tried to pattern our own lives as your mother lived hers. Even though I hadn't seen her in years you can be sure that she was often thought of and she will be missed and remembered for a long time to come.

You have our Deepest Sympathy at this time of your loss.

Butch & Debbie Mapel and Family

George Ketvertis

November 12, 2002

Dear George and Family,

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.

George, Chris & Ryan Ketvertis

Nancy (Newborn) Jae

November 12, 2002

To George and the entire Douglas Family:

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Nancy & Lou Jae and Gloria Newborn

Ray Wasilko

November 12, 2002

Dear Diane, Joyce, Bob, George, Paul, Pam and Mike,

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your Mom. Carol and I loved her very much, and consider her to be the most wonderful, gentle and absolutely proper woman we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She told me once that she loved each and every one of you so very much. You all should be proud to have such a sincere and special person as your mother. Since my mother died back in 1969, I often thought of your Mom, as my Mom, too. I found that I think of my mother every day, and that is such a great comfort. Eventually, you get over the sadness of losing her, and every thought of her becomes a happy memory.

Again, our deepest sympathy.

Love,

Carol and Ray

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