Mary Eileen Wagner

Age 90, of Glenshaw, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, returned to the Lord. Mary was born shortly before her twin sister on August 29, 1935, to parents John “Scotty” and Bridget “Delia” McGuinness. Mary would fondly recall the childhood bond she had with her siblings, the numerous friends she made, and the multitude of activities she was involved with in school. She once said how she “lucked out” when meeting Joseph Wagner on a blind date arranged by her friend in 1955. They married in April of 1957 and built their home shortly after. It was in that Indiana Twp. home that the two raised their family and hosted decades of gatherings for children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and countless extended family members and friends. Christmas celebrations were especially a priority for Mary.

Mary was a devoted homemaker and mother who, despite her best efforts to scare off Bernie, eventually called him her one and only favorite son-in-law. Later in her life, she especially enjoyed reading and watching the deer from her back porch. Mary also worked at H&R Block and served as an election poll worker for many years. She was never known to turn down dessert or a glass of wine and could rarely go anywhere without running into someone she knew. For her grandchildren, a trip to grandma’s house was always met with excitement and the assurance of a well-stocked cookie drawer.

Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sr., of 41 years in 1998, her son, Patrick Sr., brother Jack, and sisters Sally and Patricia. She is survived by her children Mary Ann Shields (Bernard) of Munhall, Joseph Jr. (Jennifer) of Dunn Loring, Virginia, and Brian (Lisa) of Allison Park; grandchildren: Mara, Natalie, and Bridget; Cally, Claire, Nikki, and Brian; Melissa and Patrick Jr.; Ethan and Rhiannon; great-grandchildren: Maggie, Kate, and Anna; Kal and Grayson; Lilly and Charlotte; Michael; and Kenzie.

Celebrate Mary and her son Patrick's lives with their family on Monday, March 3rd from 9-10 AM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. A joint Mass will follow at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw. The family suggests donations be made in Mary’s honor to the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund.

To view the Funeral Mass at 10:30am Monday, visit https://www.facebook.com/OLPHPGH