Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Mae Fryske Roche – Mt. Lebanon
Charlotte “Charlie” Mae Fryske Roche, 79, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, from pancreatic cancer. Charlie was predeceased by her husband, Robert P. Roche. She is the loving mother of Robert (Robyn), Brian (Jodi), Rachel Watsula, Bridget (Rory) Roche and the late Shawn; proud grandmother of nine; caring great-grandmother of five; and cherished sister of Mary Ann Basits. Charlie is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Charlie was born in Mt. Pleasant on April 12, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Kluska Fryske. Charlie grew up in Belle Vernon, graduated in 1960 from Belmar High School and attended the Grace Martin Business School. She worked at Jones & Laughlin. She started her own business, C&R Marketing, running it for 30 years. Charlie was active with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, she loved attending the symphony, Broadway, jazz concerts and museums. She was a traveler of the world, an avid reader and loved trying new restaurants in Pittsburgh. Friends and family are welcome at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at St. Michael the Archangel Parish – St. Bernard Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charlie’s memory to the Vasculitis Foundation or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Please add or view tributes at www.laughlinfuneralhome.com.
