Marcia Aarons Deaktor
October 11, 1931 - August 24, 2025

MARCIA AARONS DEAKTOR: October 1931-August 2025

Marcia Aarons Deaktor passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, surrounded by love and family. A longtime resident of Pittsburgh, she spent the last four years as a resident in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Hazelhurst, GA, to William B. and Hilda Aarons, Marcia was raised alongside her adored older sister Jean. From a young age she showed an extraordinary sense of responsibility, often helping in her family's business in Georgia. She carried that same determination and work ethic throughout her life.

Marcia was a 1952 graduate of the University of Georgia, where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism. On a visit to Pittsburgh to see family, fate intervened when she was set up on a blind date with the man who would become the love of her life, Charles L. Deaktor. From the moment he saw her, Charles was infatuated, so taken with Marcia that he could hardly eat his meal, though he always remembered exactly what she ordered that night. They married soon after and shared a beautiful life together until Charles' passing in 1995.

Marcia had a lifelong love of real estate, pouring her heart into her work She also had a deep appreciation for art, architecture, nature, and animals. She once hosted an art show in her home for charity and delighted in collecting pieces from emerging artists. Her favorite place, though, was her garden on Ellsworth Avenue, where she found peace in tending to her plants.

Marcia was predeceased by her beloved sister Jean. She is survived by her children Anne Baker (Marvin), Scott Deaktor (Marsha), and Carol Mirsky (Brian), as well as her four cherished grandsons, Charles "Chase" Leonard Deaktor II, William Aaron Deaktor, John Mirsky, and Charlie Mirsky, all of whom brought her immense pride and happiness.

Marcia will be remembered for her elegance, warmth, and generous spirit, but most of all for the boundless love she gave to her family.

Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 1 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon to 1 PM). Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking that donations be made to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh using the following link (https://humaneanimalrescue.org/donate/). www.schugar.com

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