FITLER MARY Mary Josephine Schneider Fitler, age 78, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017, peacefully in her home. Mary Jo was a devoted wife for 54 years, a dedicated mother of three, a grandmother of four, and an amazing friend to those her touched her life. Mary Jo was born in Pittsburgh, PA, July 1, 1938. She graduated from Butler High School in 1956. She earned her BSN at Carlow College in 1960. She started her career working at Western Psychiatric Institute in Pittsburgh. She was active with the VNA in Butler, PA and the Junior Women's League. She loved fashion and was a Consultant for The Carlisle Collection for almost 30 years. Mary Jo was a true competitor and loved playing tennis and golf. She was a passionate sports fan who loved cheering on the Steelers and the Penguins. Mary Jo is survived by her husband, Ralston Rusty Biddle Fitler, Jr.; her children, Tamsin Fitler Hankins (John), Ralston Rob Fitler III (Wendi), and Susanna Fitler Fera (Dean); her brother, Thomas Charles Schneider, Jr.; her grandchildren, Sarah Whitten Hankins, Abigail Elizabeth Fitler, Clare Elizabeth Hankins, and Ralston Ralsty Fitler IV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine Cornelia Schneider and Thomas Charles Schneider, Sr. If Mary Jo ever touched your life, take the time to pay your respects at THE ISLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, where her family will be receiving visitors Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 (option #2) or at www.cancer.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb