Marion Diane "Diney" Smith

1922 - 2011  (89 years)

• Name	Marion Diane "Diney" Smith
  Nickname	Diney
  Born	28 Jul 1922	____, ____, PA
  Gender	Female
  Died	23 Sep 2011
  Obituary	26 Sep 2011	Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
  	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  	WALKER DIANE (SMITH) "DINEY" Age 89, on Friday, September 23, 2011. She was born on July 28, 1922 to Marion Smith and Theodore Fell Smith. Diane was preceded in death by her husband A.E. Walker "Joe" and Martin H. Walrath, III MD whom she was married to for 32 years. Beloved mother of Molly Walrath, Lisa (Rob) Kennedy, Martin (Peggy) Walrath, James (Deb) Walrath and Frederica (Niko) Corontzes; Mema of Erin Kennedy, Hugh Arnold, Adrian Walrath, Sarah Kennedy, Nick Walrath, Diana Arnold, Liza Walrath, Mac Walrath, Kate Walrath, Christopher Corontzes, Elizabeth Corontzes, all of whom were loved and given endearing nicknames; sister of Sally Smith McFeely, James Davidson and Ted Smith; she also loved her many pets: Blaze, Clixby, Winchester, Bosley, TC and Charlie. Diane was a former model for Joseph A. Horne, a volunteer during WWII, active in her younger years with the Junior League of Pittsburgh, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Children's Home of Pittsburgh, former Board Member of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, member of Kindergarden Garden Club and especially enjoyed her years with the Christmas Mart benefiting Planned Parenthood. Diane was a former member of Fox Chapel Golf Club and the Rolling Rock Club. She attended the Ellis School and The Masters School (Dobbs). Diane loved travel, reading and playing golf and bridge with her many friends. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan who was thrilled to be at Forbes Field for the winning game of the 1960 World Series. Diane was the number one fan of Roberto Clemente who was known in our home as "The Great One." She fell in love with Charleston, SC where she vacationed for 17 years including one year of residence in Mt. Pleasant. There is so much to say about this dynamic, fun loving woman, but the most important gift she will leave behind is the gift of laughter that she bestowed to her children and grandchildren and all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Burial will be private. A celebration of her life is planned for her family and friends at a time to be announced. Contributions can be made to The Children's Home of Pittsburgh, 5324 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Arrangements by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
  Person ID	I5344	Pennsylvania Davidsons

  
  

  Father	Theodore Fell Smith,   b. 21 Aug 1893, Meadville, Crawford Co., PA ,   d. 21 Feb 1976, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., PA  (Age 82 years)
  Mother	Marion M. Smith,   b. 11 Oct 1894, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA ,   d. Oct 1974, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., PA  (Age 80 years)
  Married	27 Oct 1921
  Family ID	F5161	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Dr. Martin H. Walrath, III, M.D.,   d. Unknown
  Married	Bef 1976
  	They were married for 32 years.
  Children	1. M. Walrath   2. L. Walrath   3. M. Walrath   4. J. Walrath   5. F. Walrath
  Last Modified	10 Aug 2013
  Family ID	F5163	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	A. E. "Joe" Walker,   d. Bef 2011
  Last Modified	10 Aug 2013
  Family ID	F5164	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 28 Jul 1922 - ____, ____, PA Obituary - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 26 Sep 2011 - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA  = Link to Google Earth