Ann Mallinger
MALLINGER: Ann Mallinger passed away peacefully, almost entering her 100th year, on March 15, 2023. She was attended by her beloved daughter, Gayle Mallinger Ursetta. Ann was born in Pittsburgh’s Hill District to Aaron and Sadie Cohen on April 2, 1923. She was the youngest of three children (brothers, Abraham and Hyman). She is survived by her children, Stephen Mark Mallinger and Gayle Mallinger Ursetta (Daniel V. Ursetta). Ann was an excellent student and graduated with honors from Fifth Avenue School. During World War II, Ann worked as a legal secretary in Homestead. That was the time she met and married the love of her life, Emanuel (Man-ny) Mallinger, for the next 57 years. From their first apartment in Oakland, they moved to High-land Park, where both children were raised. After they retired and their children were on their own, Ann and Manny returned to Oakland. Following Manny’s illness and demise, Ann eventually moved into assisted living at Schenley Gardens, where she was a favorite of the staff for nine years. Extra special thanks to caregivers, Maureen and Jerry, for their exceptional care. After managing her home and raising a family including her beloved boxers, she also had a career as a child labor investigator, where she became an authority on Pennsylvania’s child labor laws. Ann was a Democratic Committee woman for more than 30 years, finalizing her political career as vice chair of the 11th Ward. She loved opera, reading, baking and mahjong. She especially enjoyed travel, and with Manny visited Texas, Europe and Israel. Burial services were held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Torah Chaim Cemetery. Shiva being held at Mr. Mallinger’s home at Bellefield Ave., Oakland. Professional services trusted to D’Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., Lawrenceville. dalessandroltd.com
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