Obituary of Donna M Beljan

Beljan, Donna Marie, 56, New Florence passed away October 22, 2013, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born October 9, 1957 in Pittsburgh. Preceded in death by father Al Beljan. Survived by mother Mary Lou Beljan, McCandless; life partner Ken Chizmar; sisters Debbie (Rich) Marusic and Diana(Tom) McCauley; nieces and nephews Rich, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah, Robbie, Justin and Ryan. Also survived by Ken's siblings Helen Gorman, Tom Chizmar and Denise Taylor. She will be remembered for her love of animals, the outdoors, her garden and cross stitch. Friends received 4-8 pm Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier St., New Florence. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 425 Washington St., Seward. Rev. Robert Washko officiating. Prayer service 1:30pm Friday at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery Pittsburgh (North Side Cemetery). Interment immediately following. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh, 1133 S. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 or www.komenpittsburgh.org.