Bernadette D. “Bernie” Lipovich, a longtime resident of Oakmont, PA, died Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 in Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville, at the age of 69.
Bernie was born in Pittsburgh, PA July 26th, 1944. A graduate of Penn Hills High School, Bernie earned her bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University, achieving the Dean's List numerous times. She was a long-time employee of Mesta Machine and its successors, MCS and CareCentric. She was a computer software analyst, a field that was new and immerging in the 60's and 70's, especially for a woman. She retired from CareCentric in 2007 after many years of devoted service.
Bernie was the daughter of the late Delia “Stella” and Joseph Lipovich; beloved sister of the late Joseph G. Lipovich. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Joan K. Lipovich, of Oakmont; aunt of Susan (Martin) Yonnone, Gene (Michele) Lipovich, Julia (Richard) Koeneke, Richard (Lynn) Lipovich, Mary (Thomas) Guinee, Joseph (Beth) Lipovich, Kathy (Jared) Frye, and 19 great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by dear, lifelong friends Judy Wright, Erin Wright, and Pat Braden as well as many others that were like family to her.
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Consistent with Bernie’s life-long expressions of generosity toward her loved ones and people in need, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation be made to a charity of your choice.
Friends and relatives will be received on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10 am in St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont.
