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Rosella Bass Broff

March 7, 2016, 7:27 pm 0 Edit

BROFF: Rosella Bass Broff, age 95, passed away March 6, 2016, at her home in Pittsburgh. Rosella was born on May 25, 1920, in Pittsburgh to the late Benjamin and Matty Bass. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Broff, and her son, Myron Broff, and a sister, Iryne Bass Patt. Rosella grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Taylor Allderdice High School and Carnegie Tech before marrying in 1939. She was an extremely involved and lifelong member of Rodef Shalom Congregation. She was also an active participant in many organizations and president of most. She was a gifted artist, sculptor, and jewelry designer, as well as salesperson in the family diamond business. She traveled the world with her late husband, Gilbert, and truly embraced experiencing other cultures. As the family matriarch, she was so very appreciative of all the blessings in her life, and would let anyone who would listen hear of them. Rosella is survived by her son, James Broff, and her daughter, Barbara Broff Goldman; her daughters-in-law Sandra Broff and Sandy Broff; and her son-in-law S. James Goldman. She was grandmother extraordinaire to Joshua, Samuel (Robin), Matthew (Holly) and Daniel Goldman; Kristi Broff Knecht (Steven); Stacy (Jim) and Jacob Broff (Erica); and proud and loving “GG” to Trevor, Anna, Benjamin and Zachary Goldman; Sydney and Andrew Knecht; and Mitchell, Cooper and Samuel Broff. The last of her generation in this clan, she is survived by many nieces and nephews, grand and great. A very heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful caregivers who helped her through those last few years. Thank you for taking such good care of our mother. Graveside services and interment were held at West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions may be made to the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, 828 Hazelwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated.

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