Mary J. Wiechelt

Mary Jeanne Wiechelt, 88, of West Mifflin, Pa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on September 1, 1935, to the late George and Helen McCabe of Duquesne, Pa, Mary Jeanne was a long time and devoted parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish – Resurrection Church, West Mifflin, Pa.

Upon graduating from Duquesne High School Mary Jeanne became a draftsman at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory before marrying Fred Wiechelt of West Mifflin. They raised 3 children before Mary Jeanne returned to work outside of the home as a clerk at the Registrar Office at Carnegie Mellon University. Mary Jeanne retired from Allegheny County Adult Probation Office in Pittsburgh, Pa. after serving as Administrative Clerk for 15 years.

Mary Jeanne was a local, gifted, and award-winning artist and member of the Norwin Art League. The paintings that she created throughout her life have become the legacy and inspiration that she leaves behind. Her family has walls filled with her meaningful, warm paintings that will greet and remind all generations to follow of her love for good and happy things.
Mary Jeanne loved to laugh, she loved sunshine, a vase of flowers, “happy” music, her family and a good conversation. She never missed a celebration or an opportunity to support and honor her loved ones.

In addition to her parents, Mary Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband Frederick M. Wiechelt, and her brother George McCabe. She is survived by her son Thomas F. Wiechelt (Cathy), daughter Reginia M. Wiechelt, son Kevin F Wiechelt (Anne): and five grandchildren Susan Wiechelt Graybill, Thomas Wiechelt, Katie Wiechelt Ferreira, Kevin Wiechelt, Jack Wiechelt and her longtime companion, Edward Mantich. In addition, Mary Jeanne enjoyed the excitement and joy of welcoming six great grandchildren to the family.

Private arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, Robinson Township, PA. A Memorial Celebration for family and friends will be scheduled in early spring to ensure those out of state can attend.