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Rosalia Salem Obituary

Rosalia Salem, 82, of Lower Burrell, died Saturday (Nov. 8, 2003) in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison.

She was born April 29, 1921, in New Kensington. Ms. Salem was a sales associate at Silvermen's Department Store, New Kensington, and was proprietor of St. Cloud Hotel, East Brady, from 1963 until retiring in 1989. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. She enjoyed gardening, decorating and playing cards. Survivors include three nephews; and her companion with whom she lived, Samuel F. Ansilio. Her nephews are James (Dena), Richard and William (Jennifer) Salem. She also is survived by six great-nephews, Thomas, James, Nathan, Jon, William and Michael Salem; two great-nieces, Tiffany and Laura Salem; a great-great-nephew, Anthony Salem; a great-great-niece, Isabella Salem; her companion's daughters, Mrs. Jeannie (Rick) Koedel and Pam Steiner; and her companion's grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sahid and Afifa Amen Salem; and two brothers, William and James Salem. Private arrangements are under the care of RUSIEWICZ FAMILY OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Arnold and Lower Burrell.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Nov. 11, 2003.

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