Mary Janet Scarvace (Leive)

Age 91, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. "Gar" Scarvace; loving mother of Lorraine Learish (Scott) and of the late John M. Scarvace; loving “gram” of Jessica Digregory (Ryan) and Joseph M. Learish; proud great-grandma to Charlie Digregory and Keagan Learish; sister of the late Mark Leive (Mildred), Adelaide Eperthener (Charles), Audrey Maloney (Mel), and Gloria McCarthy (Bill). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Janet worked for many years in the Mt. Lebanon School District. She was strong in her faith, and was a devoted member of Our Lady of Grace Church. Janet was known as the “Queen of the Rummage Sale”, overseeing it for many years and was also active in Catholic Charities. She also loved to garden, paint, play bingo, and cheer on the Steelers and Pirates. Following retirement, she and her late husband, Charles enjoyed taking many cruises.

All are welcome Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2-8 PM, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 412-563-2800. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10 AM, Our Lady of Grace Church, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 310 Kane Blvd. Entombment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 111 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, www.ccpgh.org, or to the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, www.arborday.org.

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