MaryLou Bluestone
BLUESTONE: MaryLou Bluestone, Sept. 13, 2023, at age 92, of Pittsburgh. Loving wife to the late Alexander Bluestone. Cherished daughter of the late Mary Miller Leipold and dear niece to (Lloyd) Henry and Margaret Lighthiser. She was the special cousin of the late Joseph H. Miller and friend to surviving wife Helen A. Miller. She is also survived by many cousins Janet DiGnazio, Diane Miller, Joey McCafferty, Susan Miller and more. Affectionately called “Fairy Godmother” to Frank DiGnazio, Nicole DiGnazio, Jessica Grimmer and Maureen Biesinger. MaryLou began her career at Kaufmann’s downtown office and later worked at the law office of her husband Al. Together they enjoyed travel, attended the opera and Pirates games. MaryLou was an avid reader and expert at decorating and fashion. She was skilled at knitting blankets for family and babies at Children’s Hospital. Mare enjoyed a good celebration with family and friends, always willing to add her special touch. She will be fondly remembered for her charitable generosity, love of babies and animals, sassy humor and a colorful, fun personality. Special thanks to caregivers Lynn, Joyce, Willa and Adrienne. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10-11 a.m.). Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to any pet shelter; Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. schugar.com PJC
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