Marion L. Stewart

Marion L. Stewart, age 81, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Born on December 27, 1930, in Pittsburgh, she is the daughter of the late Leroy and Marion Bannister. Beloved wife of the late Theodore T. Stewart; loving mother of Carole Benton of Phoenix, AZ, Ted (Mary Ellen) Stewart of Glenshaw, PA, and Lynda Stewart of Centreville, VA; and grandmother of Derek Benton and Anthony Jones. Marion also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Marion graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1948 and then the University of Pittsburgh in 1954. She worked 25 years in the Pittsburgh Public School Systems, Sunnyside Elementary School, and for Head Start Preschool Program. Some of her many talents included baking and gardening. She was an avid seamstress, loved her fashionable hats and playing the lottery. Marion’s lovable personality and generous heart made her an inspiration to others and her joyful smile will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Marion’s Life will be held at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7220 Bennett St. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Inurnment will be privately held at Homewood Cemetery. Marion was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church for 62 years, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Marion’s name to the address mentioned above. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Cremation & Funeral Care by Danielle Andy Belusko, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com.