Mary Josephine Schneider Fitler

Mary Josephine Schneider Fitler, 78, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., passed away peacefully Friday at her home.

Mary Jo was a devoted wife for 54 years, a dedicated mother of three, a grandmother of four and an amazing friend to those touched by her life.

Mary Jo was born July 1, 1938, in Pittsburgh. She graduated from Butler High School in 1956. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Carlow College in 1960.

She started her career working at Western Psychiatric Institute in Pittsburgh. She was active with the VNA in Butler and the Junior Women's League.

Mary Jo loved fashion and was a consultant for the Carlisle Collection for almost 30 years.

Mary Jo was a true competitor and loved playing tennis and golf. She was a passionate sports fan who loved cheering on the Steelers and the Penguins.

Mary Jo is survived by her husband, Ralston “Rusty” Biddle Fitler Jr.; her children, Tamsin Fitler (John) Hankins, Ralston “Rob” (Wendi) Fitler III and Susanna Fitler (Dean) Fera; her brother, Thomas Charles Schneider Jr.; and her grandchildren, Sarah Whitten Hankins, Abigail Elizabeth Fitler, Clare Elizabeth Hankins and Ralston “Ralsty” Fitler IV.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Josephine Cornelia Schneider and Thomas Charles Schneider Sr.

FITLER — If Mary Josephine Schneider Fitler, who died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, ever touched your life, take the time to pay your respects from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Island Funeral Home and Crematory, where her family will be receiving visitors.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345, or at www.cancer.org.