Mary Sophia Reinhart

Mary Sophia Theodore Reinhart peacefully left this earth to join her Almighty Father and loved ones in heaven on October 29, 2024. She raised her children in Fineview (Pittsburgh) and then moved to Ross Township in 1992. There she lived, with her beloved late husband of 70 years, Elmer Henry Reinhart. They were married on February 17, 1951 and were each other's best friend.

Mary was also preceded in death by her two adored sons-in-law James Leffard and John Paulik, her six loving siblings, Alfred, Grace, Eugene, John, Annette and Helen, two cherished sisters-in-law, Mae and Dorothy and her best friend, Barb.

Mary was adored by all but mostly by her beloved husband and the family they created. She is survived by their two daughters, Maxine (James) Leffard and Susan (John) Paulik, three beloved grandchildren, Dustin John Paulik, Christina Mary (Sean) Sechrist, and Brandon Anthony (Michaela) Paulik, their three great-grandchildren, Hilda Laurel, Clodagh Mae and Howard James Sechrist, Robert Rowe, companion to Susan, and many nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Mary was born on January 21, 1933 to Anthony John Pafitis and Mathilda (Gearing) Theodore. Anthony immigrated to the U.S. from Cyprus, Greece in 1916 and changed his name to Anthony John Theodore. She was a first generation American who loved her country.

Mary thoroughly enjoyed being involved in her community and served as President of Gateway AARP for more than 10 years. She belonged to Teutonia Mannerchor where she was a 66 Card Club member and Perry Hilltop. She served for countless years at the election polls with her husband and took pride in helping democracy thrive. Mary also loved to travel. She created, organized, and hosted countless travels throughout the country for not only her local AARP chapter, but also for private groups of friends and family.

Mary was a proud published author, writing two books, "Hamilton Place", and the sequel, "Through the Eyes of Your Heart.” She also wrote various one-act skits for her many social groups to perform at events, one of these skits was called "The Persecuted Maiden".

Mary spent her career working for the Pittsburgh Public School System. She began as a volunteer lunch lady at Fineview Elementary, moved to School Secretary at Fineview, then Chief Clerk at McNaugher Middle School, and finally Chief Clerk at Columbus Traditional Academy.

Mary loved to sing, dance, play Santa Claus, tell jokes and stories, shop with her beloved granddaughter and lunch with her treasured grandsons. She loved going to the theater and playing games with her "Elm". Her girls (whom she called Bunny and Snowflake) are so proud of their Mommy and will be eternally grateful for her constant love and support. Our lives will never be the same without Mary, but she will never be far away.

Friends and family are invited to the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 1032 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh PA 15237 on Sunday November 3, 2024 from 1PM to 6PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Athanasius Catholic Church 7 Chalfonte Ave. West View, PA 15229 on November 4, 2024 at 10AM. Burial to follow at Christ Our Redeemer

The family has chosen West View Floral Shoppe to provide their floral arrangements: www.westviewfloral.com 412-931-1258