Maureen M. (Merks) Hartz

Maureen M. Hartz, age 91, of Prospect, formerly of Ross Twp., passed away on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Wehner Merks.

Maureen had been a tax collector for the North Hills School District for many years. She enjoyed serving on the Election Board.

A member of St. Faustina Parish at St. Christopher at the Lake Catholic Church in Prospect, she also belonged to the Mellwood Women's Club for over 50 years.

Maureen loved the Pirates and Steelers and also enjoyed doing crafts.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna Williams (Vernon) of Portersville, a son, Daniel Hartz (Donna) of Queens, N.Y., her grandchildren, Justin Morrissey of Vale, CO., Stephanie Aslanturk (Ozcan) of Glenshaw and Megan Morrissey (David Chun) in New Hampshire, her great grandchildren, Adem and Demelza Aslanturk, and three special girls who called her "Auntie Mo", Susan, Valerie and Terrie, and her former husband, William Hartz.

Arrangements are private under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Memorials in her memory may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237.