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KAREN BRUWELHEIDE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 17, 2015.

BRUWELHEIDE
KAREN E.
Age 65, of Springdale (formerly of Oakmont and Penn Hills), passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Raymon and Celine Bruwelheide; dear sister of Dennis (Ellen) Bruwelheide, Dr. Laurence Bruwelheide, and James (Ellen) Bruwelheide. Friends and relatives are invited to a Memorial visitation at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A memorial mass Thursday, March 19, 2015, 10 a.m., St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Donations may be made in her name to Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233, Turner Syndrome Society, 11250 West Rd. Suite G, Houston, TX 77065 or American Diabetes Association, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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June 18, 2015

Mary Ann Miller

Just learned of Karen's passing. So sorry to hear of your loss. We had known each other for a long time.

April 17, 2015

Linda Tobias

Dear Jim, Dennis and Larry and family,

I just found out tonight about Karen. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Karen at Forbes Hospice for quite a few years and became friends with her. She was such a good worker; always giving her all for her patients. She was such a sweet, caring person. I will miss her. So sorry I didn't know about her passing until now. I would have definitely come to her funeral service. You will be in my prayers.

March 17, 2015

Richard Oliver

Sorry to hear, remember her since first grade at St Joes, than Penn Hills and Clarion.

March 17, 2015

Cheryl Baila. Klaus

I went to high school with Karen and saw her last fall. She was still the same: kind and talkative, smiling and friendly. So sorry for your loss. God grant you strength during this difficult time.

March 17, 2015

To the Bruwelheide family:We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that Karen is at peace and her energy shines on in a better place.God bless your family. With deepest sympathy the Flanagan and Connelly Family

March 17, 2015

Lori McDermott

Dear JB & Ellen and the entire Bruwelheide family -

Wishing you strenght in these difficult days ahead and hoping you find peace and comfort to heal. Karen had such a kind heart. Her kindness will be remembered by many.

Mike, Lori and Drew McDermott

March 17, 2015

Cheryl Pazman

I first had the pleasure of working with Karen through Care Connections and later at Longwood at Oakmont. Karen was such a dedicated and caring employee. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. She always had a smile on her face and lovingly cared for each and every one of her patients. She was a sweet soul.

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18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation & Alternative Services

421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

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18

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation & Alternative Services

421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

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19

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church

Oakmont, PA

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421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

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