Beatrice Scalzi Browand

BROWAND BEATRICE SCALZI
Passed away on September 4, 2009 at her home in Upper St. Clair, Pa. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March 2, 1948 to the late Philip R. and Leona Rotondo Scalzi, she was a graduate of Yorkville High School and Ohio State University with a degree in sociology. On April 29, 1972, she married her beloved husband, Thomas Browand, at St. Mary's Church in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was a lifelong homemaker, devoted mother and spouse, and resident of Upper St. Clair for over 21 years. Beatrice was actively involved in her community as well as numerous political causes throughout her adult life. As a conservative Republican strategist, she coordinated and managed many political campaigns for local, state, and national candidates. She was recently very active with the Development Committee of the Republican Committee of Allegheny County and was a member of the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee. She also proudly served as a member of the Allegheny County Ethics Commission since its inception. For her diligent work and services in these causes, Bea received many honors, including the Allegheny County Republican Committee's "Spirit of Lincoln" award, Upper St. Clair's Republican of the Year award, and an invitation to the White House in recognition of her volunteer political work in March 2006. She was an active member of St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church and the de Marillac Guild. Bea was deeply committed to her faith and displayed great strength throughout her battle with cancer for the past eleven years. Bea is survived by her husband of 37 years, Thomas, their two sons, Jeremy of Boston, Massachusetts and Nathaniel (Nicole) of Brooklyn, New York and granddaughter Camilla. Bea also leaves behind her sisters, Elaine Hopkins of Bratenahl, Ohio and Sylvia Huntsman (Stanley) of Austin, Texas, and a brother, P. Gregory Scalzi (Joyce) of Carolina Shores, North Carolina. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. Public visitation will be held on September 7th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, (724) 941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday September 8th at St. Louise De Marillac Church, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241, followed by burial at Queen of Heaven cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com
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