Brooke ‘Pumpkin’ Aynn Ladisic  –  Glassport, formerly of McKeesport
Obituaries
August 19, 2021

Brooke ‘Pumpkin’ Aynn Ladisic – Glassport, formerly of McKeesport

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Brooke “Pumpkin” Aynn Ladisic, 41, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian. She was born in McKeesport on Nov. 30, 1979, to the late Bruce H. Ladisic and Aileen Elkovitz Ladisic-Stromeyer. Brooke was the loving partner to Christopher P. Graf. She is survived by her mother, Aileen; and her son, Jacob Taylor Gebis. Brooke is also survived by her sister, Amber (Joe Servich) Radaker of Elizabeth; her great-grandpap, Peter Ladisic of Cokeburg; Zach, Bella, many nieces, nephews, aunts and  cousins, as well as countless acquaintances, friends and  family members. Brooke was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Ladisic and  stepfather, H. Richard Stromeyer. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her son, boyfriend and  their dog, Cain. Brooke bravely fought against cystic fibrosis for 41 years, never letting her illness stop her from making the most out of her life. She fought strongly and heartily until the end, always ensuring that her family felt the love that she held for them. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave., Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place following the visitation. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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