Obituaries
May 5, 2021

Mariane T. Fazzini Newmeyer – Bethel Park

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Mariane T. Fazzini Newmeyer, 68, of Bethel Park, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2021, at her residence. Born in Donora on April 22, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Noreen White Fazzini. Mariane enjoyed attending Mass at the Spiritan Center (The Congregation of the Holy Spirit Province of the United States) in Bethel Park and was very close to the Fathers and staff there. She also gave back to her community and was fond of the Bethel Park Police Department. She loved cooking and often brought meals and snacks for the officers. Surviving to cherish her memory are two daughters, Maria McNally and Kristina Faddoul; a son, William (Ashley) Newmeyer Jr.; two grandchildren, Landon and Zachary and a future granddaughter on the way; a sister, Bernadette (Jeff) Wisyanski; five brothers, Joseph (Barbara) Fazzini, James (Elizabeth) Fazzini, John (Elizabeth) Fazzini, Jerome Fazzini and Jeffrey (Becky) Fazzini; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Magee Research Institute (https://mageewomens.org/support) in her name. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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