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Ruth Kosmach Obituary
Age 79, peacefully with her family by her side, after a prolonged illness, on Saturday, June 9, 2007 of Whitehall. Wife of the late Raymond J. Kosmach; beloved mother of Raymond J. (Karen), David G., Dennis P. (Michelle), Diane M., and Sharon R. (David Wilson) Palmosina; daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Barone; sister of the late Dorothy A. (Lysaght) Modrak; loving grandmother of Valerie L. Palmosina and Alyssa Rae Kosmach; also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15; Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Gildas Club Western PA, 2816 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4722.
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Nancy (Corbe) Scuccimarri
June 11, 2007
Diane and family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. Diane, I think of you often. My love to you.
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DEBBIE STRUTT
June 10, 2007
DEAR SHARON,
I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.I AM VERY SORRY THAT YOUR MOM PASSED AND I KNOW WHAT A STRUGGLE IT WAS FOR ALL OF YOU.
GOD BLESS,
DEBBIE STRUTT
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