Marcia Lee (Emery) Banze, 77, of Allison Park, PA., passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Marcia was born on September 9, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Merle Emery and Irene McElwaine.

Marcia was a graduate of West View High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She taught English at North Hills High School, Meyersdale High School and Shaler High School. After teaching she owned and operated Loftus Floral for 17 years.

In addition to her parents Marcia was preceded in death by her brother, John "Jack" Emery.

Marcia is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter E. Banze; her children, Jon Banze (Karen) and Kelley Banze; her grandchildren, Allison and Abigail Banze, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at the Eloise B. Kyper Funeral Home, Inc., 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw, PA. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 2-8PM. A funeral service will follow on Wednesday, December 28 at 10:30AM in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be Private.

Written tributes and memorials are welcomed and encouraged at www.Kyperfuneralhome.com