ANNA MARIE FARNISH, 57, formerly of Swissvale, a life-long educator, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Venice, FL after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Duquesne University. She was currently living in Glen Cove, NY. She was Vice President of Programs at the Institute for Student Achievement in Lake Success, NY. Loving daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Laycak) Farnish; dear sister of Marian (Sam) Vergona, Venice, FL, Michael Farshish, Swissvale, and Louis Farnish, Pgh; aunt of Ed Vergona, Andrew Mahon, Cassie and Jessie Farnish. Family and friends received at the ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, Bethpage, NY 11714.