Mariann Takacs, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She grew up in Hazelwood with many life-long friends. As a member of St. Stephen's Church, with her love of music, she was in the choir, played the guitar and wrote many treasured songs. A graduate of Bishop Boyle High School, Mariann began her career as an administrative assistant for the DAV, Disabled American Veterans until her retirement.

Mariann was predeceased by her beloved parents, Francis and Carmela Takacs. She is survived by her cherished sister, Francine Barnes, brother-in-law, Art Barnes, nieces and nephew, Adrienne (Dave) Cervone, Valerie Barnes, Arthur (Stacie Morrell) Barnes and Angela Barnes, and Aunt Mair's babies, great nieces and nephews, Franco, Gina and Tulindino Cervone, Carter and Ciara Barnes and Arthur Barnes.

With special thanks and appreciation for Gina and staff at Commonwealth Hospice who provided Mariann with the best care possible. Our heartfelt thanks to Jackie McDonough for her constant help and support throughout Mariann's illness--there aren't enough words of gratitude that we can express

Friends will be received on Monday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. Funeral Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Cathedral Paris--St. Rosalia Worship Site.