Obituaries
January 30, 2019

Mary Ann Moeller – Rostraver Township

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Mary Ann Moeller, 85, of Rostraver Township, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in her home. She was born in North Charleroi, on Feb. 21, 1933, daughter of the late John and Anna Blasick Moeller. Mary Ann was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School Class of 1951. She received her Bachelor of Music at Northwestern University, her master’s degree in music education from Duquesne University. She earned advanced credits at Temple University, Hofstra University, Arizona State University and Dowling University. She was a life member of Music Educators National Conference, and taught music for 32 years before retiring from Smithtown School District in Long Island, N.Y. Mary Ann was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi, where she played the piano and directed the choir. She was also a deacon and on the board of session. Mary Ann loved to play the piano and sing; her students nicknamed her “Miss Music”. In her retirement years she taught private piano and voice lessons. She was a very loving woman who devoted her life to her family and faith. She is survived by her nieces, Paige Moeller (Donna) of Green Tree, Kerry Timko (Bob) of Rostraver Township, Jean Polzer (Ron) Painsville, Ohio; and nephew, John G. Moeller Jr. (Denise) of Key West, Fla.; sister-in-law, Larue Moeller of Cleveland, Ohio; great-nephews, Bobby, Reid and Dylan Timko, Caleb Stoliker, Lee (Mindy) Polzer; and great-nieces, Janet (Mike)Bauer, Jenna and Lea Moeller. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by two brothers, John G. (Jack) Moeller Jr. and Keith Moeller; and a sister, Kathryne (Jean) Moeller. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 2019, at Charleroi Presbyterian church with the Rev. Mark Woomer and the Rev. Sharon Woomer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Charleroi, 514 Fifth St., Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com

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