SCHAEFER MARY ANN March 15, 1950 - September 29, 2014. Mary Ann Mare Schaefer, 64, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. A native of Pittsburgh, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francis and Mary Alice Schaefer. She is survived by her loving family; her sister, Joan and William Kuntz and their three children, Jennifer (Keith) Butler (daughter, Mairen), Bryan (Shannon) Kuntz (son, Evan and daughter, Kendall), and Kevin (Amanda) Kuntz (son, Ryan and daughter, Avery); her brother, John and Denise Schaefer; her sister, Janet and Steve Ottone and their two children, Stephanie Ottone (Travis Henning) and Daniel (Katie) Ottone; her brother, Michael and Renay Schaefer and their three sons, Matthew, Chris, and Alex. Mare was a 1972 graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in deaf education and taught deaf children in York, PA for several years after graduating. Upon completing her master's degree in library science from Clarion State College, she served as the librarian at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood, where she worked for 20 years, until retiring in 2000. While at WPSD, she championed many reading programs for the students and also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader. Mare was an avid traveler and enjoyed sharing her trips with her family by taking beautiful photos and bringing home wonderful gifts for everyone. She was always encouraging her siblings, nieces, and nephews to see the world. She was a caring friend to many, a devoted daughter, a supportive sibling, and a wonderful aunt. Her friends and family will truly miss her big heart and generous spirit. Professional services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Memorial donations may be made to Western PA School for the Deaf, Development Office, 300 East Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb