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RUTH DIANE (DiPOFI)
Age 67, of Dormont, on Monday, January 26, 2015. Beloved companion and wife of Keith L. Lau; daughter of the late Pio DiPofi and Dorothy Wilson DiPofi; loving mother of Richard, Gerald (Renee), Keith D. (Jennifer), and Shawn (Debbie) Lau; sister of Jackie (late David) Sipe, Pio (Karen) DiPofi, Darlene (Wayne) Falgiani, Michele (Ron) Conley, and Dino DiPofi; and grandmother of Lacey, Lindsay, Ashley, Haley, Jacob, Justin, Sadie, Koral, and Jason; beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. Friends welcome Thursday 2-9 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11:30 a.m., St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1810 Belasco Ave., Pgh., PA 15216. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
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Carol Tisdell
January 22, 2020
Remembering you on this day Ruth, missing you. Can't believe it's been 5 years already.love you. Give my Mom a hug for me. Until we meet again my dear cousin. Have a party with all our family members that are with you. Love your cousin Carol
Beverly Mastroianni
January 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss of Ruth. She was a wonderful woman. Rest in Peace.
January 29, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about Ruthie's passing. She was a very dear and beautiful person who always made me feel like a true blood cousin. Sending love and hugs to all of you. She will be truly missed by all.
Love,
Janet Mastracci
Valerie Soukup
January 29, 2015
To the DiPofi and Lau Families,
Ruthie was a beautiful person ... inside and out ... and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. I know you all feel her loss most deeply.
I knew Ruthie first as a classmate (KOHS Class of '67); Ruthie befriended me when I moved to Dormont in our Junior year. We had fun after school and at the pool in the summer, and she and I double dated with our then boyfriends for Senior Prom. Later Ruthie worked with us on the Class Reunion Committee and we would talk and laugh for hours.
I regret that I live so far away and am not able to pay my respects in person.
So sorry for the loss of Ruthie; we will all miss her!
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January 29, 2015
Rest in peace, Ruthie. I cried myself to sleep last night after hearing of your passing. We have been friends for a long,long time. I have moved away from pgh in 1982 and did not get to see you much, but we did have a wonderful time together when I came to pgh. I am sorry I cannot make it to the showing or burial. I am not used to driving in snow since I live in North Carolina now. It takes me about 7 hours to get there and it was such short notice. I am sorry you had to live with the pain that you had, but now you are free. Will never forget your smile. Love Ya!
Nancy Ailshie
Corinne Valentine
January 29, 2015
To all of Aunt Ruthie's family. May we all come together and find it in our hearts to know she truly is at peace. I am still in complete awe that she will no longer be with us. I feel like I should be able to help plan Easter at her house or share those Aunt Ruthie pies at Thanksgiving. I am happy to know the suffering for her has ended and that from this day forward she will be with us always.
Paul and Roz Crisson
January 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to all of the DiPofi and Lau families. May she rest in peace, without pain.
sharon teyssier
January 29, 2015
Keith prayers to you and your family
John DeLallo
January 29, 2015
Keith and family-please accept the condolences of the DeLallo's, myself,Kate,Brian and Matt. It was a 3 ring circus raising our children together in Dormont, but my we had fun! May the angels bear Ruth up on eagles wings.
January 29, 2015
Goodbye my love,,until we meet again..You will be greatly missed by all
Tara Ann Your loving Goddaughter
January 29, 2015
To my entire family ...May we all find the strength once again to say farewell to the best mother, wife , Nana, sister, aunt , niece and friend !!! Her soul touched so many people and the whole in our hearts are large!!! We all have so many wonderful stories and memories of Aunt RuthIe. This battle has been tough and the pain is all gone now...I get great peace that one day we will all be together again ...till then we have a guardian angle watching over us!!!! I love you Aunt Ruthie!!!
Paul Fisher & Family
January 28, 2015
Lau & Dipofi Families, You have my deepest sympathy of the passing of your loved one. GOD BLESS
Stephanie Coda/Fedor
January 28, 2015
Cousin Ruthie always had a kind word. I always looked forward to seeing her. My mother, Peggy, adored her as did I. I'm so grateful that I was able to be a part of her family and will have wonderful memories. I'm so sorry that we all have to be without her smile, but I know that she will be shining down on her family .
Dottie Arch
January 28, 2015
Lau & Dipofi families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many great memories at the Dipofi home.
Rest in peace Ruthie.
Carol Tisdell
January 28, 2015
I love you my Der cousin, you will be surly missed by all that knew and loved you. We have plenty of good memories to hold dear. My loving family I know how you all must feel , hold on to the thought that we will all see her again one day. She will not be in pain or agony anymore. My love and prayers for your strength to get through this. May God bless you all your loving cousin Carol
Catherine Galbraith
January 28, 2015
I have lost a wonderful friend today. I wish her peace and serenity. My summer evenings will never be same without Ruthie and our wine coolers. She loved family and friends most of all. We are all going to miss her terribly.
January 28, 2015
To the Lau and DiPofi Families,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of such a beautiful woman inside and out, our dear Ruthie. We will miss her tremendously. God Bless you Ruthie. Love, Damon and Nina Morris & Family.
Jim Viola
January 28, 2015
To the entire Lau family and siblings... My deepest sympathies to you all. "Nothing" can separate your love for Ruth... Nor can "Nothing can separate her from the love of God" who now holds her with the love of eternity...
January 28, 2015
Very sorry that I will miss the viewing and funeral. I remember so many Sunday and holiday dinners at grandma's as we were growing up. My deepest sympathy to all my cousins and her family.
Lyn Barry Robertson
January 28, 2015
Ruth you will be in our hearts forever !
Sending prayers and love to the family so sorry for your loss !
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