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Lorraine V. Russ (Sundo)

November 15, 1931 - June 30, 2018

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Obituary For Lorraine V. Russ (Sundo)

November 15, 1931 - June 30, 2018

Russ, Lorraine V. (Sundo) Age 86, on Saturday, June 30, 2018, of Brentwood.

Beloved wife of 62-1/2 years to Donald R. Russ; loving mother of Donald R., II, Dedra A. (John) Girman, Dean S. and Drew K. Russ and the late Dawnette; adored Gram of Bryan Russ, Donald Russ III, Devan (Zachariah Hawkinberry), Mackenzie Russ, Shane, Spencer and Abigail Girman; proud G.G. of Elijah Hawkinberry; daughter of the late Dennis and Margaret Sundo; sister of Valaray and the late Thelma, Francis, Alverda, Dennis, John and Regis. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Lorraine graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing, where she was awarded the St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012 and earned both her Bachelor and Master Degree's in Education from Duquesne University, all while raising her five wonderful children. She was able to achieve all of her accomplishments through her value system of "first to learn then to teach others" in Health and Education. She was a longtime Brentwood resident and active member of the community. Lorraine dedicated over 40 yrs. with the Brentwood Library and the PTA at both local and state levels. She was an active member of her church, past president and Lifetime Honoree of the Southwestern Nurses Club. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Thursday and Friday, July 5 and 6, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning 9. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Brentwood Library, Southwestern Registered Nurses Club Scholarship or St. Sylvester Church.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Lorraine was a wonderful Brentwood Library Board member. Her smile and devotion to her community inspired others to participate and get involved. As a librarian I appreciated her efforts which were selfless. She will be greatly missed.

  • December 11, 2019

    Drew, just reading her story I feel like I bonded with your Mom. A Mother of 5 that is so engaged with her family and her community is the Mother we all remember in our own home or in the home of a beloved neighbor. Your Mom certainly would have been the beloved neighbor (along with my own Mom) in my neighborhood. I also know how dedicated you are to your Mom, she is certainly Blessed as she leaves our earthly embrace, but she also certainly earned those Blessings, God Bless and God Speed Mrs. Russ

  • December 11, 2019

    Deidre and the Russo Family The loss of your wife, mom grandmother and GG is a very difficult transition. You can honor her legacy by continuing to spread the love and committment she modeled for you. Love each other, support educational causes which seemed to be very important to her. Know that her faith brought her joy and the knowledge that she will live a lo g time through you. And eternally with her Father in heaven. God Bless You all!

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