Sara I. Brizzi – Smock
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August 30, 2022

Sara I. Brizzi – Smock

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Sara I. Brizzi, 97, of Smock, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Monongahela, River Hill, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth Griffith Scagline. Sara was a member of River Hill Church of Christ. She made her home in Illinois for over 40 years. Sara enjoyed bowling, baking and taking care of her family. She is survived by her son, David Brizzi, with whom she made her home; daughter-in-law, Sue Brizzi of Mason, Texas; six grandchildren, Giovanni, Anthony, Jeremy and Donovan Brizzi, Stacey Benesch and Denise Abear; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Munger of Smock; and brother, Donald Scagline and wife Jane of New Eagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerino “Jerry” Brizzi; son, Jerry Brizzi; brothers, John and Joseph Scagline; and sister, Mary White. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. Prayers by the Rev. Paul Eisaman will be offered at the conclusion of visitations. Memorial contributions may be made to River Hill Church of Christ, 2105 River Hill Road, Monongahela, PA 15063. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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