Marian “Mitzi” Harasin (1932-2024)

Marian “Mitzi” Harasin, 92, of Ambridge, passed away at home on October 27, 2024. She was born on September 4th, 1932, the daughter of the late Dan and Amelia Azich.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Harasin, her stepmother, Martha Azich, her siblings, Catherine, Janet, and Chuck Azich, her sister and brother-in-law, Amelia “Babe” and Donald Knezevich and her special aunts, Mildred (Nick) Arbutina and Mary (Roddy) Tepsic.

She is survived by her brother, Danny (Karen) Azich, her nieces and nephews: Melissa (Dave) Deiter, Greg (Mimi) Azich, Christine Knezevich, and Jim (Susie) Knezevich; great-nieces and nephews: Adam (Brittany) Deiter, Rachel (Drew) Logan, Nicole (John) Celich, and Bradley Azich; her special nephew, Glen Shumsky, dear friends Tina and John Sherrock and family, as well as numerous great-great-nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marian actively volunteered at various church events, including making pierogis. She was a lifelong member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church of Ambridge. She was also a passionate Steelers fan who cheered loudly at the television during games.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing starting at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 31 at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 A.M., with interment at Economy Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.