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January 27, 1924 - February 26, 2018

Zeiler, Marie Selma January 27, 1924 - February 26, 2018

Marie was born to William N. Crawford Jr. and Clara Bauer Crawford on January 27th 1924 on their family farm. She spent her youth in Pittsburgh, Pa and attended Baldwin High School. Later she studied at Slippery Rock State Teacher's College and eventually was certified as a physical therapist. When Dr. Donald L. Zeiler completed dental school they married and lived near Highland Falls, New York. Their first child, Donald, came a full month early and was born at West Point. Later came Gordon and Cara, both born in Pittsburgh. Marie and Don spent the greater part of their adult lives in Whitehall. Marie was active in sports and had played the drum when in High School. She supported her children in all of their endeavors and was a great encourager. She frequently used her physical therapy training to volunteer at The Baptist Home and loved to be a comfort to those in need. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald L. Zeiler. She is survived by her older sister, Elizabeth Gregor and her younger brother, William N. Crawford, III (Jeannette). Surviving children include Donald E. Zeiler (Nona), Gordon L. Zeiler and Cara L. Zeiler (Jim). Grandchildren include Kelli Davidson (Jim), Mark Zeiler (Megan), Drew Zeiler (Christine), Brian Zeiler (Traci), Michael Zeiler, Annie Zeiler and Alex Garrubba (Molly). Great-grandchildren include Avery Davidson, Ethan Davidson, Harper Zeiler, Haddon Zeiler and Ellie Kate Zeiler. The life Marie lived will continue to be a blessing to all who knew her. "The memory of the righteous is a blessing." Proverbs 10:7. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.