Dawn G. Marinzel

Dawn G. Marinzel obituary

Dawn G. Marinzel

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10:00 a.m.

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Dawn Marinzel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - West View on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Dawn Marinzel, 83, of Shaler Twp, on August 27, 2025, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dawn was an amazing, fun-loving and selfless woman who loved shopping but most of all spending time with her family.

She was the beloved wife of the deceased Joseph Marinzel and is survived by her sons Joseph Marinzel and Robert (Alice) McIntyre. Grandmother of Shannon (Josh) Chatham and great-grandmother of Olivia and Beckham Chatham. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mildred Leach, sister Mildred McIntyre and brothers Robert and William Leach; also survived by her sister Marian Reichle; Aunt to many loving nieces and nephews.

A Mass will be held in celebration of Dawn's life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Matthew Parish at Holy Spirit Church, 608 Farragut St., Pittsburgh, 15209 (Millvale). In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Hillman Cancer Center.

Arrangements entrusted to Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc. (West View)

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Upcoming Events

Sep

2

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Holy Spirit Church (Millvale)

608 Farragut St., Pittsburgh, PA 15209