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Mary Dorfman Obituary
On Sunday, January 13, 2008, Mary E., 80, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Pleasant Hills. Beloved wife of the late Barry B. Dorfman; mother of Wendy (Craig) Judy of West Newton, Sharon (John) Fess of Brentwood, Karen (Jim) Marshall of Bradenton, FL, Pamela White of Baldwin, Judy Jiles of Norfolk, VA and John Dorfman of Peters Twp.; grandmother of Shaun, Tom, Michael, Tyler and Nicholas; sister of Sumpter (Carol) Embrey. Friends are welcome to visit with the family Saturday 12:30-1:30PM at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. followed by a Memorial Service at 1:30 PM. Interment private. The family requests donations in Mary's memory to The National Kidney Foundation, 700 5th Avenue, #4, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Logan, Ariana, Gabriela
January 21, 2008
Dear Gaga Sharon,
We love you, an hope you are getting through this rough time. We know your mother is now an angel above. Love your special babies.
Karen Sippos
January 21, 2008
Dear Sharon,
At this difficult time, remember I am there for you as your very best friend as we have been for the past many, many years. I'm positive your mother is looking down on you with pride for being the daughter you have always been. You are in my prayers. Love as always, Karen
KATHY CLAHERTY
January 18, 2008
DEAR WENDY AND FAMILY,
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. PLEASE CALL ME WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE, IT'S BEEN A LONGTIME SINCE WE HAVE TALKED. MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU. CALL ME SOON.
LOVE YOU
KATHY CLAHERTY 412-881-6193
Julie Mikus
January 18, 2008
Dear Pam,
Please know you are in my prayers during this very difficult time. Your Mom must have been a very special lady - because you are a gem of a person. I'll be keeping you and your boys in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Julie Mikus
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