The Life of JOAN KRAMER SHAMES
JOAN KRAMER "JOSIE" SHAMES
SHAMES JOAN "JOSIE" KRAMER
On Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George H. Shames; loving mother of Hilary Shames and Matthew (Jennifer McGarrity) Shames, all of Pittsburgh; sister of the late Lloyd Kramer, Barbara (late Jack) Shore and Vida (late Nick) Demas; sister-in-law of Ann Kramer; devoted grandmother of Lisa and Heidi Langhorst and Ella and Jackson Shames. Also survived by her many treasured and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In her characteristically modest fashion, Josie brought her natural generosity and kindness to her endeavors as an advocate for the many causes in which she believed. Whether working to improve basic human and political rights, giving voice to children and families who otherwise might not be heard, or loving and supporting her family and friends, Josie often worked behind the scenes affecting, influencing and teaching by connecting with people on an individual level. She loved without judgement and was loved in return. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Homewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to KidsVoice, kidsvoice.org, 437 Grant Street #700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, ACLU, aclu.org , 247 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, adrc.pitt.edu, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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On Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George H. Shames; loving mother of Hilary Shames and Matthew (Jennifer McGarrity) Shames, all of Pittsburgh; sister of the late Lloyd Kramer, Barbara (late Jack) Shore and Vida (late Nick) Demas; sister-in-law of Ann Kramer; devoted grandmother of Lisa and Heidi Langhorst and Ella and Jackson Shames. Also survived by her many treasured and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In her characteristically modest fashion, Josie brought her natural generosity and kindness to her endeavors as an advocate for the many causes in which she believed. Whether working to improve basic human and political rights, giving voice to children and families who otherwise might not be heard, or loving and supporting her family and friends, Josie often worked behind the scenes affecting, influencing and teaching by connecting with people on an individual level. She loved without judgement and was loved in return. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Homewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to KidsVoice, kidsvoice.org, 437 Grant Street #700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, ACLU, aclu.org , 247 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, adrc.pitt.edu, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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Funeral Home
Ralph Schugar, Inc. Funeral Chapel5509 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19, 2017