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Beverly Harris Obituary

Beverly Lorraine (Page) Harris, 87, of Sewickley, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025. Born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, she graduated from Perry High School. Beverly worked for the Department of Public Welfare as a clerk and Grubb Ellis (formerly known as Oliver Realty/Axiom Real Estate) as a receptionist, retiring in 2012. She was very active in the Quaker Valley (QV) School District during her children's attendance and was a deacon and an elder at Sewickley Presbyterian Church (SPC). Of note, she was known to many as Ma Harris and referred to herself as the Old Broad from Sewickley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Harris Sr.; and parents, Lawrence and Allene Page. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Adell Lubbert; grandson, Hunter Patrick Lubbert; and son, Robert James Harris Jr. (Lisa Osmundsen); stepchildren, Alex Pihl and Lauren (Max) Caldwell; son, James; and daughter, Lucy. She is also survived by her sister, Gloria A. Barber; nephews, Dr. Michael A. Harris (Diane) and Robert L. Barber; great-nephew, Erik Sanderlin. In addition, special friends of 40 years, Dr. Robert and Sarah Mantica. Honorary grandchildren, Ben (Megan) Mantica; daughter, Madeline; and sons, Charlie and Ted and Jackie (Jeffrey) Stabile; son, Zachary, and Abby (Jessie) Bailey; sons, Max and Samuel. In addition, a special thanks to Tina Thomas, Congregational Care Team at Sewickley Presbyterian Church (SPC), the AHN Hospice Team, and the staff at AHN Wexford, The Villa St. Joseph in Baden, and Harmony Hills Healthcare in Wexford and the Vincentian Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Sewickley Presbyterian Church (SPC). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Sewickley Presbyterian Church (SPC) Mission Fund or Music Ministry at 414 Grant St., Sewickley, PA 15143, (sewickleypresby.org).

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Published by Sewickley Herald on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Ruth Hefflin

January 31, 2025

To the family of Beverly Harris who was a dear friend. We met in high school and remained friends over the years. She was in my wedding and we had many laughs and good talks comparing our children. May our God bless all of you and the good memories we have of Beverly.

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