Marion Altman Monheim
May 15, 2025
MARION ALTMAN MONHEIM: Age 96, died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 15, 2025. She graduated from the Winchester Thurston School in 1945, majored in geography at Wellesley College and interned at the American Geographical Society. From the time of her graduation in 1949 until her marriage in December 1950 to Dr. Leonard Monheim of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, she lived in New York City at the Barbizon Hotel for Women and worked for the General Drafting Corporation, one of the "big three" road map publishers in the United States at the time.
Marnie was a devoted wife, mother and keen golfer. After her husband's death in 1971, she resumed her career. She was a key aide and confidante of Helen Bohen O'Bannon, a commissioner at the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission and then Secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare. Latterly, Marnie performed free-lance assignments for Women's World Banking in New York City, China and Kenya.
She was preceded in death by her parents Flora and Harry Altman of East Liverpool, Ohio, her husband Dr. Leonard Meyers Monheim and her sisters Lea Gail Hoffrichter and Joan Harris. She was also a niece of the late Judge Abraham Wolk, one of the principal advocates of air pollution control measures in Pittsburgh in the 1950's and a prime mover of construction of Pittsburgh's Civic Arena in the 1960's.
Marnie is survived by her two children, Charles (Janet Reid Thomas) of Edinburgh, Scotland and Lisa (Thomas Lampl) of Ketchum, Idaho, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc. www.schugar.com
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We are very sorry to hear of Marnie’s passing. Our sympathies to the family. Marnie was such an interesting person to talk with. She told us so many good stories about her love of music, the Pirates, and of course Casper. Marnie will be missed! 😢❤️
By Janet and Paul Long - May 22, 2025
Remembering your mother fondly. I was a sister-in-law to Shirley and Bernard Fisher. My sincere condolences.
By Harriet Kruman - May 21, 2025
Condolences to the family, especially Lisa.
By Victoria Dym - May 21, 2025
I am so sorry to learn of your mother's death. She was the first person I met at Gateway Towers, and we spent hours just chatting about baseball, politics and life in general. She had the most incredibly dry sense of humor! I've been looking for her lately as the weather improved, and wondered if she hadn't been feeling well as I did not see her. She was thrilled to know that my daughter was also an alumni of Wellesley College, and that seemed to make our connection special. I am so sorry she is gone, but she will live on in the hearts of many. Sincerest condolense.
By Pamela Grove - May 20, 2025
Your Mom was a singular human who we all knew from being in Gateway Towers. May she rest in peace and may her children know that she will be missed by many.
By Thomas Williams - May 20, 2025
It was always comforting to chat with Marion as we passed in our Gateway hallway and in the garden. She will be missed.
By Dick & Vicki Mallary - May 19, 2025
Marnie was an amazing and impressive woman, and she will be greatly missed. She always had an interesting story about one of her many life adventures to share, and her zest for life belied her years.
By Tracy - May 19, 2025
To Marnis entire family who she spoke of often.My deepest sympathy.I have been doing Marnis Manicures and Pedicures over 10 years.When she was no longer able to take the walk I went to her apartment.i will forever miss our talks and all her sorties of her past life.I will miss you rest in peace Marni you were tired and ready to rest .🙏🏻Deepest Sympathy Georgeine Joseph
By Georgeine Joseph - May 18, 2025
So sorry Lisa...
By Marshall Stern - May 17, 2025