1931
Jeanne
2014
Jeanne Pleva
January 3, 1931 — March 27, 2014
Jeanne C. Pleva
Greensburg formerly of Gibsonia
Jeanne, a previously well known Pittsburgh fashion model died at the age of 83 on March 27, 2014. Born January 3, 1931, in Fort Smith Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Virginia (Gilbreath) Cantwell. She graduated from of St. Anne's Academy in the class of 1948. She moved to Pittsburgh with her husband in 1953 and shortly after started a modeling career that spanned four decades. A patron of the arts, Jeanne enjoyed the ballet, the opera, and the company of her girl friends. She was an avid horsewoman who rode with her three daughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill Pleva; her brother Dale Cantwell; and her brother Bill Cantwell. Jeanne leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Bernadette (Dean) DeAngelis, Frances (Richard) Tutwiler, and Stephanie (Gregg) Chirigos; her grandchildren, Lisa (Jesse) Neumyer: Jason Tutwiler; Allison and Michael Chirigos; her great-grand-daughter, Payton Neumyer.
A private memorial will follow at a later date. If desired a memorial contribution may be made in her honor to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163
KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home, entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and information, please visit www.kepplegraft.com.
Greensburg formerly of Gibsonia
Jeanne, a previously well known Pittsburgh fashion model died at the age of 83 on March 27, 2014. Born January 3, 1931, in Fort Smith Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Virginia (Gilbreath) Cantwell. She graduated from of St. Anne's Academy in the class of 1948. She moved to Pittsburgh with her husband in 1953 and shortly after started a modeling career that spanned four decades. A patron of the arts, Jeanne enjoyed the ballet, the opera, and the company of her girl friends. She was an avid horsewoman who rode with her three daughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill Pleva; her brother Dale Cantwell; and her brother Bill Cantwell. Jeanne leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Bernadette (Dean) DeAngelis, Frances (Richard) Tutwiler, and Stephanie (Gregg) Chirigos; her grandchildren, Lisa (Jesse) Neumyer: Jason Tutwiler; Allison and Michael Chirigos; her great-grand-daughter, Payton Neumyer.
A private memorial will follow at a later date. If desired a memorial contribution may be made in her honor to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163
KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home, entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and information, please visit www.kepplegraft.com.
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