Martha (Strassburger) Heyman

HEYMAN: On Monday, May 17, 2010, 89, Martha (Strassburger) Heyman, formerly of Pittsburgh and Atlanta, GA; beloved wife of the late Joseph Heyman; formerly married to Robert L. Spear and Herbert A. Ringel; loving mother of Patricia S. Lemer and William R. (Joan) Spear; devoted daughter of the late Eugene B. Strassburger, Sr. and Constance Block Strassburger; cherished step-mother of B.J. (Julian) Yudelson and Margaret Cohen; dear sister of Joan (Marne) Obernauer and the late Eugene (the late Jane) Strassburger,Jr.; adored grandmother of Elizabeth (John) Day, Jonah, Joshua and Micah Spear, all of New York City; proud great-grandmother of Penelope Day. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and compassionate caregiver, Benter Okuom. Graveside services were held at West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. The family requests memorial contributions to Developmental Delay Resources, 5801 Beacon St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Fortunate Blessings Foundation, 24 Village Green Dr., Litchfield, CT 06759. Both organizations were founded by her children. Arrangements by William Slater II Funeral Service.

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