Selma Russell –  Belle Vernon
Obituaries
October 14, 2021

Selma Russell – Belle Vernon

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Selma Russell, 89, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. Born on April 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Norma and Albert Kaufmann. Beloved wife to the late Sherman Russell; also, loving mother to Neill (Marianne) Russell and Gail (Bill) Withers; cherished grandmother to Billy (Shannon) Russell, Renee (Ricky) Price and Anthony (Lauren) Tobasco; loving great-grandmother to Cheyanne and Sydni Russell, Aaron Price and baby Italia Tobasco, due in November. She was preceded in death by her son, David Russell. Selma will also be dearly missed by her caregivers, Lynn Sokol and Sylvia Foor and a special friend, Lois Bennett. Selma enjoyed many hobbies, but she most importantly cherished the time she spent with her family. A memorial service will be held a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, MCMURRAY. Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.

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