Mrs. Maryanne Taranto's Obituary
Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of Olga Lutza and the late Joseph Lutza. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1968. Her memory will be forever cherished by her daughter, Ashley Taranto of San Francisco, CA; sister Annie Kadingo, Pleasant Gap, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and Dave Freiler, Deer Lake, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Lisa Lutza, West Chester, PA; nieces, Melissa, Janelle, and Jaclyn; nephews, Brett, Thomas (TJ), and Matthew. She most recently worked as a teacher's aide at Southern Oak Elementary as well as Walsingham Elementary in Pinellas County, FL. She loved to read to children as it was her way of opening their eyes and imaginations to new worlds. She, herself was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling with her family, staying at bed and breakfast homes along the way. Tropical destinations were her favorites. Her hobbies were numerous. She expressed her natural, artistic talents through her oil painting, water coloring, and photography. She loved to entertain her family and friends by preparing gourmet meals and hosting tea parties in her home. She also enjoyed gardening and her numerous plants inside and outside her home. Visiting art museums and antique shops were a favorite pastime. She had such a big, unselfish heart and enjoyed all those around her and enjoyed every moment of her life. She will be sorely missed. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 3 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5750 49th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2:00PM. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following charities: Pinellas Education Foundation, 12090 Starkey Road, Largo, FL 33773, Phone (727) 588-4816, http://www.pinellaseducation.org Or The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association, 14141 46th Street N, Ste 1205, Clearwater, FL 33762, Phone (727) 532-1722, http://www.pinpba.com Sign the guestbook on-line at http://www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com
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