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Maura Moran

February 11, 1949 — February 4, 2021

Maura Moran

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MORAN, Maura Jean (Fleeson), age 71, formerly of Shadyside, passed away on February 4, 2021 (World Cancer Day) after a 16-month battle with renal cancer. She received a Bachelor's degree in mathematics (Rosemont College), and a Master's degree in education (Yeshiva University). Maura was a Daughter of the American Revolution, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Pittsburgh shortly after marrying her husband, John Patrick Moran (died 2001) of the Hill District/Hazelwood. She taught math at Langley high school for almost 35 years, and was treasured by her students and colleagues. On any given day you could find Maura strolling a mall, cheering on the NY Mets or Pittsburgh Steelers, watching a Hallmark movie, or decorating her house for Christmas. Maura's friends describe her as caring, attentive, and generous; she would gladly give you the shirt off her back. Nothing could light her up like a lunch date with the kids in her life, discovering a new favorite scent of hand soap at Bath & Body Works, finding a great new gadget on QVC, or recalling her trips to Ireland especially the one during which she met her husband. Maura was a dedicated Catholic, living her faith daily in her service to others and adoration, especially for the Blessed Mother. In addition to her husband, Maura is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Regina Fleeson, brother Frank Fleeson, nieces Paula Heinicka and Terry Cherven, and nephew and Godson Joshua Walsh. She is survived by her devoted children Michael John Moran (Rebecca) and Jeannie Moran Gardner (Seth); loving grandchildren Fiona Foley Moran, Lyra Lee Gardner, Sullivan Joshua Gardner, and John Patrick Moran; adoring sister Sheila Burns (Jack); countless nieces and nephews always made to feel special; numerous friends always made to feel like family; and beloved daughter in heart Brittney Moran. She meant so much to so many. Funeral services are organized by Denis S. O'Connor. Viewing on Wednesday, February 10th. Maura will be laid to rest on what would have been her 72nd birthday. Funeral mass at St. Thomas More (Breezy Point, NY) on Thursday, February 11th followed by a burial at St. John's Cemetery (Queens, NY). In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of her and her countless family members who lost their battles with cancer.

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