SUZANNE WISNIEWSKI

1942 - 2014

Obituary

Guest Book

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

About

Shaler High School Carnegie Mellon University

SUZANNE WISNIEWSKI Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for SUZANNE WISNIEWSKI
Start: 2014-07-26T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Shalercrest Housing Association community building

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 26, 2014.

WISNIEWSKI
SUZANNE (SKINNER)
Passed away at her home in Shaler on June 16, 2014, at the age of 71. Suzanne was born to Jack and Mary Skinner (Callahan) in Pittsburgh in 1942. She graduated from Shaler High School in 1960 and continued her education at Carnegie Mellon University (known as Carnegie Tech at the time). She studied fine art with an emphasis in painting and design. Suzanne moved briefly to Galveston, Texas in 1962. Upon her return to Pittsburgh in 1964, she worked as a reservationist for Trans World Airlines for several years. She lived her life unrestrained by rules. Friends and family will remember her as a generous and fiercely independent woman who defied expectations. Suzanne is survived by her only child, Heather McCreery; son-in-law, Raymond Zurcher, both of San Antonio, Texas; and four grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Mercedes Bazzone of Tokyo, Japan, Stephen Bazzone, Grant Zurcher, and Austin Zurcher, all of San Antonio, Texas; she is also survived by her two brothers, Dick Holzer and John Holzer and his wife, Beverly; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Thomas King McCreery, Jr. and Dave Wisniewski. Suzanne was a pragmatic individual and her remains were cremated by THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox, per her request. No immediate visitation or funeral services are planned. However, a remembrance event will be held at the Shalercrest Housing Association community building at 272 Mt. Vernon Dr., Pittsburgh, 15223 at 6:00 p.m. on July 26, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Rocky Mountain MS Center. Suzanne was keenly interested in multiple sclerosis and donated her brain tissue to further research efforts. Donations are extremely appreciated and may be made online at https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/RockyMountainMSCenter/OnlineDonation.html or by mail: Rocky Mountain MS, 8845 Wagner Street, Westminster, CO 80031, attn: Chris Ruggeri. The family of Suzanne wishes to thank the helpful staff of Celtic Hospice, Dr. Ted Schaffer, and friend, Carol Purcell for their time, energy and invaluable assistance.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign SUZANNE WISNIEWSKI's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

June 29, 2014

Cathy Pschirer posted to the memorial.

June 28, 2014

Someone posted to the memorial.

June 27, 2014

Someone posted to the memorial.

4 Entries

Cathy Pschirer

June 29, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Suzanne's family. While Suzanne spent many years as a valued volunteer of North Hills Community Outreach, and having the opportunity of working closely with Suzanne, I have such fond memories of her. She was always easy going with a can do attitude, a genuine smile and a laugh that was infectious. Even though she was limited in so many ways, she had limitless determination. Care receivers of the Faith in Action program loved her words of encouragement to them, and the women in the gift shop downstairs always enjoyed her before and after visits. She will always remain in my thoughts.

June 28, 2014

My condolences to Heather and all of Suzanne's family. She was a treasure and touched many lives during her years of service at North Hills Community Outreach. Suzanne had a relaxed demeanor that put those around her at ease and she took the time to listen and offer encouragement to many who called for support.

Suzanne was also my friend. I will miss her wry sense of humor, her candor, and her encouragement. She conversed easily on a variety of subjects and was a delightful lunch companion, enjoying PB& J sandwiches at home and trips to the museum café equally. She was a gem and I feel blessed to have had her in my life.

Maria Christina

June 27, 2014

Heather and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Susie was my best friend growing up in Shaler Crest. So many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky and John Pender

June 26, 2014

To the Wisniewski Family: I happened to see Suzanne's notice in today's Pgh.Post Gazette. It sounds like she was a remarkable and much loved lady, who really left her mark on everyone she touched. By coincidence,I saw that her son-in-law is Raymond Zurcher of San Antonio,Tx. I was recently trying to find out how to reach Mr. Zurcher on-line.I believe his father was named Raymond also,and was my mother's first cousin. Is it possible that his grandmother's name was Elizabeth Dawson Zurcher? She had two sisters,Ruth, and Pauline, who was my grandmother.I hope that you're not offended by my inquiring like this. I remember Raymond Sr. being described as a very handsome pilot.I have lived in Pgh all of my life.My name is Maureen(Reidell)Yeske. Mother Jean O'brien,Reidell. Pauline Dawson O'brien grandmother. Both deceased. If you are comfortable responding to my e-mail, that would be most welcomed, if not, I understand. Very sorry for your [email protected]