SCHNUR ANNA MARIE Anna Marie Schnur was born October 27, 1930 in West Mifflin PA. She lost her mother at the age of five and was raised in Homestead by her aunts. She showed an interest in art at an early age, and befriended a family friend and artist who taught her oil painting. In 1952 she received a B.S. in art education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and begin her career as an elementary art teacher. In 1960 she earned a Master's of Fine Arts from Penn State University. In 1972 she left teaching and pursued art full-time. Her complete body of work earned her both commercial and art community recognition. She won eight juried awards from the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, the IUP Ambassador Award, and the Lee Atkins Memorial Award for Artistic Distinction among many others. Her early work was largely influenced by Andrew Wyeth, with large canvas landscapes in the Bradywine School tradition while her later work was more influenced by the Surrealist school. Her work has been on exhibit both nationally and internationally and her paintings remain highly sought after by private collectors in the US and in Europe. Anna is survived by her dear friend Sallie Zoerb of Somerset; and her sister, Elsie Jenkins of Homestead; as well as loving nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be welcomed from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. with a service immediately following on Sunday, September 23rd, at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, in Somerset. She will be laid to rest in a private burial at Jefferson Memorial in Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory can be made to Laurel Arts. To leave a condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomeand crematory.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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