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Mary Grace (Cancilla) Fischer

September 20, 1936 - May 01, 2021

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Obituary For Mary Grace (Cancilla) Fischer

Age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 1, 2021, formerly of Brookline. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Fischer for 63 years; loving mother of Lynn A. (Joseph III) Emmett, Louis J. Fischer and the late Danny Fischer; devoted Nana of Shaun (Jennifer) Emmett, Ashley (Alex Wested) Emmett and the late Joseph E. Emmett IV; proud great-grandmother of Jonathan, Justin, Joshua, Haley and Hannah; sister of Mary Ann Heaps and the late Sam Cancilla. There will be no visitation. A Blessing Service and a Memorial Blessing Service will be held for both Mary Grace and Louis J. Fischer on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in the Chapel of the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 at 10:30 a.m. Mask and social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Arrangements were handled by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.

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  • May 29, 2021

    Lynn, Lou and family, We were so sad to learn about Grace. Losing both of your parents in such a short period of time is heartbreaking. Your mom and dad were family to us at Vanadium Woods Village. Your mom loved the music and activities. She always stayed involved. In fact, it was her suggestion that lead to having the first dance at Vanadium which became an annual event - The Snowball Dance. She loved when you would decorate her door for different seasons and holidays, Lynn. And your Dad was such an amazing husband - he epitomized the promise made on his wedding day to your Mom - "in sickness and in health". He faithfully assisted her to the chapel, to entertainment, the fitness room, the dining room and more. He enjoyed keeping himself fit and staying up on the Pittsburgh sports teams. God bless you all as you learn to live without them. We are so grateful for their presence in our lives and the imprints they made on our hearts. Michelle and David Ott

  • May 09, 2021

    Be not sorrowful when I die. I have fought a hard, bitter battle. The prize of rest is mine, earned through pain and strife. Be not sad, for the prize of peace is finally mine. Lynn, the above words have helped carry me through the rough times since my mom passed away. I hope you find comfort in them .