Mary C. (Cole) Saunders

Mary Claire Saunders, known to all, including her children as “Aunt Mary” died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jesse Dolores Kelly Schanck, her sister Carole Ann Cole Hilf, her daughter, Donna Marie Saunders Wagner and her son Martin Joseph Saunders.  She is survived by her nephews and nieces, George L. Hilf II, Norman L Hilf Jr, Kelly L. Hilf, Lee-Ann Hilf, Frank M. Hilf and Jessica L. Hilf Greenlaw and many grand nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. After raising her children she attended the University of Pittsburgh and obtained her bachelor’s degree. Before retiring, she served as a social worker for Allegheny County Children and Youth Services where her favorite role was working in adoption to help children find their forever home. After retiring, she spent countless hours serving lunches at Hillcrest Christian Academy and Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy. Aunt Mary was always willing to go along with her sister Carole’s crazy adventures and accompanied her on a 33 day trip driving to Alaska where they reached the Arctic Circle. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 p.m. & 6-7:30 p.m. at the David J. Henney Funeral Home, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library, where a funeral service will be at Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your favorite children’s charity. www.davidhenneyfuneralhome.com

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