Mary Elizabeth Tamer

Mary Elizabeth Tamer obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Mary Elizabeth Tamer

Mary Tamer Obituary

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Our mother, Mary Elizabeth Tamer, passed peacefully on February 23, 2017. Mary Elizabeth was born September 6, 1923, in Windber, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, George and Elizabeth Solomon; brother, John Solomon; and grandson, Daniel Tamer. Mary Elizabeth was a strong, loving woman, deeply rooted in her faith and family. She attended Seton Hill College where she earned a BS in Home Economics and the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a M.S. in Library and Information Science. She spent the first and last part of her career as an educator in Johnstown and a librarian in the Chartiers Valley School District. In between she raised her five children on her own after her husband passed away. After her family, watching sports was her next love, especially Notre Dame and anything Pittsburgh. She was a prolific reader and bridge player and active n Our Lady of Grace serving in the Women's Guild and on the Parish Council. Mary Elizabeth is survived by her children, Kathy Tamer, Susan (Jim) Crawley, Greg (Jan) Tamer, Becky (Rory) Falato and Mark (Christine) Tamer; four siblings; nine grandchildren; 14 great-granchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would very much like to thank the staff of Advanced Personal Care and Concordia of the South Hills for their loving care.

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March 1, 2017

Elaine Gates posted to the memorial.

February 28, 2017

Debbie Shearer posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2017

Paul Meyer posted to the memorial.

Elaine Gates

March 1, 2017

Becky and Family,

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. Having first met her as one of my teachers in junior high and then knowing her as the mother of one of my high school friends, is a pleasure I will always remember. Although it was at a funeral home visitation that I last saw her a couple of years ago, I was happy to see her, chat with her and touched that she remembered me after all of these years.

One of my most embarrassing moment stories involves Ms. Tamer and the story is still funny and I will always remember her fondly when I retell the story!

With Sympathy,

Elaine Gates

Debbie Shearer

February 28, 2017

I'm so sorry to see and to hear this, she was an amazing lady, she will be sorely missed!

Paul Meyer

February 27, 2017

I never met Mrs. Tamer, but I got to know of her through my nurse, Elizabeth Thearle, from Advanced Personal Care. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing, and yet I can't help but feel relieved, having heard how much she was suffering in the end.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to all of her family at this time. Know that she's with the Lord now, with no more pain and suffering. God bless.

Phil Braden

February 27, 2017

Susan, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

February 26, 2017

Hello, Kathy. I was saddened to hear of your mother's death. She was a dear lady and we so enjoyed the times she spent with our lunch bunch. My prayers are for her and you. Love, Ginny Young and the Wednesday Lunch Bunch.

Bob & Pegi Marks

February 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We will always treasure the memories that we have of her at so many family gatherings. Sending love and prayers your way.

Rosemary Peta-Eizenhafer

February 24, 2017

Mrs. Tamer will always be remembered for fostering my brother Chris's love of basketball when he practiced on the hoop in her backyard as a kid. Our deepest sympathies to Kathy, Greg, Susan, Becky and Mark.. May she rest in peace.

Rosemary Peta-Eizenhafer
Penn Township, Pa.

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March 1, 2017

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