LOIS M. (VATES) PLANITZER Age 87, on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, of Baldwin, formerly of Knoxville. Beloved wife of Robert H.; loving mother of Robert E. (Michelle), Kenneth W., Debra L. Smith, William M., John S. (Carol) and Laura M. (John) Zipfel; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 11. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Kathryn (Brisack) Vates and her siblings Raymond (Lois) Vates, Dolly (Charles) Edinger and Jean (Donald) Meyer. Funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. If desired, please make a contribution in memory of Lois to a charity of your choice. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb