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Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, Sue Tolmer, left us far too soon after valiantly battling cancer. Sue was born and raised in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Don and Cecelia (Albertini) Wilson. Sue married Jamie Tolmer September 19, 1987. Sue graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Business. Fiercely proud of her city, she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else and was delighted to play her part in developing the growing artistic and cultural scene. Over her career, she held several positions as a fundraiser and worked with such institutions as the Pittsburgh Center of the Arts, the Heinz History Center of Western Pennsylvania,and Carnegie Mellon University. A vibrant force throughout her life, she commanded everyone’s attention when she entered a room with her zest, her dazzling smile, her infectious laugh and her impeccable fashion sense. The woman knew how to accessorize! She found such delight in connecting with people and sharing stories, always eager and excited to learn new things. She saw the best in people and had a kind heart - always doing what she could to help others in need. She delighted in cooking beautiful meals and laughing in the kitchen and around the dinner table with the people that she loved. Sunsets on the beach delivered her serenity and she trekked to Hilton Head every year. She loved all animals, but especially her sweet doodle, Wilson. Though she was outstanding with every position she took on, the roles of which she was most proud were as mother and wife. Her family meant everything in the world to her. Her eyes shone with joy and pride when she spoke of her children and her grandchildren. Quick to hug, quick to laugh, quick to love. Sue was exceptional and irreplaceable, embodying all the traits to which we should aspire. We are all better people for having been blessed enough to have known her. Sue is survived by the love of her life, Jameson D. Tolmer; four children, Jamison F. Tolmer, Robin E.Tolmer, Sara N. Tolmer and Caitlin A.Tolmer; grandchildren Ren O. Calabro, Paiton K. Tolmer, Brynna Holland, Russell J. Merwin, Gabriel D. Tolmer and Layne S. Crosby; sister Cynthia B. Wilson; brother David Shawn Wilson (Laura), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father Donald C. Wilson, mother Cecelia A. Wilson, brother Kent G. Basich and daughter Holland R. Merwin-Tolmer. Friends will be received at the at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Sue requested donations be made in her name to Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania or Hillman Cancer Center. September 18, 2023 April 05, 2023 April 04, 2023 April 03, 2023 April 02, 2023 April 02, 2023 April 02, 2023 April 02, 2023 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023Susan W. Tolmer
April 09, 1960 - March 29, 2023
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