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Florence Sando Manson
1918 - 2013
Florence Sando Manson
1918 - 2013
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1918
DIED
2013
Florence Manson Obituary
Manson died Monday from complications related to dementia at her home in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, family members said.
Manson was a popular on-air personality in Pittsburgh from 1941 to 1959, when the industry was dominated by men. She broke out of the usual confines of gossip, homemaking and fashion coverage to deliver world news to a market that blanketed much of the East Coast.
She interviewed well-known public figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Louis Armstrong, and some of those programs are available at the Museum of Broadcasting in New York.
Longtime viewers of Pittsburgh TV stations remembered her for KDKA-TV's "The Florence Manson Show," which featured her as a host-interviewer. Earlier, she produced "Women's Angle," a 15-minute morning TV broadcast that emphasized hard news.
Manson discussed her work with author and former broadcaster Lynn Boyd Hinds in "Broadcasting the Local News - the Early Years of Pittsburgh's KDKA-TV."
"It was easy when the news was about Madame Chiang Kai-shek, or the 10 best-dressed women, or Mrs. Roosevelt or Senator Margaret Chase Smith," Manson said. "But when the story was about some returning prisoners from Indochina or a Supreme Court ruling on desegregation, then I would have to introduce it with some ridiculous little line that seems to indicate that it related to women."
Manson also had a career on stage, appearing at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and in summer theater productions of the White Barn Theater in Irwin, Pa.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter, a son and five grandchildren.
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PETER JAMES SPIELMANN, Associated Press
Copyright © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Gary Bandy
December 6, 2013
I wish to add my sincerest condolences to Arther and his family. I will never forget your steady support during our time of trial.
Julio Lewis
December 2, 2013
Norman Delaney and myself express our sincere condolence to the Manson family.
We, both have great memories of Mrs Manson.
michelle plakas-kaiser
December 1, 2013
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Doro Scamardi
November 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Arthur and to all relatives. I'll never forget her humanity and courtesy, when she visidet us in Feroleto. I'll pray for her Doro Scamardi
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L. Walters
November 30, 2013
To the Family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you all. Please know from [Psalms 90:10] that because of special mightiness from God, Florence lived a long life. Cherish the memories that you have of her close to your hearts & minds and let the comfort of God be with you all.
November 30, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss May the God of all comfort give you peace at this most difficult 2 cor 1:2
mb
November 30, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you during this painful time.
W
November 29, 2013
To the Family:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love of God, family and friends. Psalms 91:2
November 28, 2013
Dear manson family Mat the "God of all Comfort" give your family what you need to help you through this difficult time.
cstrickland. Smyrna, Ga
November 28, 2013
May the God and Father of true peace and all tender mercy grant your family a calm and firm heart giving you everlasting comfort and hope.
2 Thessalonians 2:17
Dwayne Bickham
November 28, 2013
in God care rest in peace
A
November 28, 2013
Dear Manson family, my condolences goes out to you all during this time of grief. May you all find comfort in God's words of hope. Romans 15:4
BC and Family
November 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Manson's family and friends for her recent death. May God remember her deeds of faithfulness and reward her accordingly. (Malachi 3:16) We thank her so much, for as a pioneer of radio broadcasting, she blazed the trail for others.
Denise
November 28, 2013
My condolences to Florence's family and friends. May everyone find solace in prayer. Psalms 65:2
Alexander's
November 27, 2013
My condolences to the family and may you be comforted in knowing that Almighty God promises that death, pain and sorrow will be no more. ?? With Sympathy
November 27, 2013
Losing a beloved one is so sad. May God remember her personally. Malachi3:16
Tiffani
November 27, 2013
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the words of our heavenly father. Psalms 55:23
November 27, 2013
I was just a kid when Mrs. Manson was a regular on KDKA-TV. I always enjoyed her. Her on-air personality ws easy-going. She could've been a favorite aunt. My condolences go out to her entire family. How lucky we are to have our good memories of good people.
Ray Stiefvater
Ingram, Pa
BARBARA
November 27, 2013
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED BY PSALM 94:19.
November 27, 2013
The loss of a loved one can be so hard. Please have comfort in God 's love. 1 Cor. 15:26
Long Family
November 27, 2013
Manson Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Remember the good times you shared together.
Also,look forward to the day when we all can say, "Death where is your victory? Death where is your sting?" Until that day arrives, keep yourselves in God's love.
November 27, 2013
AT TIMES SUCH AS THESE WE DO WELL TO REMEMBER THAT GOD IS THE GOD,NOT OF THE DEAD,BUT OF THE LIVING,FOR THEY ARE ALL LIVING TO HIM...LUKE 20:38........NORTH CAROLINA
November 27, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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