Yvette Walters Friedman

FRIEDMAN: Yvette Walters Friedman, on Monday, June 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Irving Friedman; loving mother of Joseph Friedman (Merle Morgenstern), the late Dr. Steven A. (Karen) Friedman, and Wendy Friedman Forlano (Joseph Forlano). Sister of the late Samuel Walters (late Fanny) and the late Miriam Friedman (late Joseph L. Friedman). Devoted Bubbie of Alison Epstein-Ramos (Luis Ramos), Melody Forlano (fiancé Eric Broney), Taylor Forlano, Douglas Forlano, Scott Friedman, Marc Friedman; adoring great-grandmother of Kaia Love and Kean Emilio; also survived by nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Yvette was born September 26, 1924, in Pittsburgh where she married and raised her family. She lived in Phoenix, Ariz., for 21 years, returning to Pittsburgh in 2001, where she lived for the remainder of her life. She worked as a stenographer, bookkeeper and office manager. She was a member of Hadassah, Jewish War Veterans Auxilliary, and B’nai B’rith Women. Yvette was a longtime member of Young Peoples Synagogue. She served as the public address announcer at Riverview Towers and was a pillar of the Riverview Towers Orthodox congregation. She was a beloved friend and confidant to many. Graveside services and interment were held at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. schugar.com

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