Obituaries
February 9, 2022

Roxanne L. Manderino – Belle Vernon

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Roxanne L. Manderino, 67, of Belle Vernon, died in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. Born in North Charleroi on Jan. 9, 1955, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Gaysac Baker. Roxanne retired from Sony Technology. After retiring she enjoyed watching cooking shows and recreating the chef’s dishes for her husband and friends. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Louis Manderino; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald (Sandy) Baker of Grand Prairie, Texas, Dr. James (Mary Ellen) Baker of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Jon (Anjalika) Baker of Fallowfield Township; nieces and nephews, James and Cortney, Becky and Beverly, Jonathan, Tina, Deny and Art; and numerous cousins and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her dogs, Targa, Mindy, Cosmo, Lucky and Beezer. Per Roxanne’s wishes, funeral services were private, and interment was in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery. ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME was entrusted with the arrangements.

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