Lillian H. Rausch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Obituary

Lillian H. Rausch

<p>LILLIAN H. (ABEL) RAUSCH </p><p>Age 102, of Troy Hill, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023.&nbsp;Beloved wife of the late Robert N. “Buck” Rausch; loving mother of Joan (Don) Tomlinson, Roberta (Ed) Lyons, Frances (Don) Cerra, and the late Barbara Liebman and Mary Lloyd; survived by son in-law Daniel Liebman and his wife Rita; loving grandmother of Daniel, Thomas and Christopher Liebman, Dino Pandolfo, Luci Orr, Anna Buzzelli, James and Jayna Tomlinson, Anita Leon-Jong, Pamela McCormick, Emily Bouch, Molly Lyons, Donald Cerra, and Hillary McClung; also survived by 25 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Robert Abel and the late Ann Joyce;&nbsp;&nbsp;also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday and 1-8 p.m. on Wednesday, at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212-Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Most Holy Name Church-Troy Hill. Lillian (Abel) Rausch lived a very full life. Her faith was first and foremost. She dedicated her life to God, her family, friends, community and church. She loved our dear Lord and was always a great example of that throughout her life. Lillian loved Troy Hill. She was raised there, married Robert Rausch and raised their family there. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker with 5 daughters. Lillian always found time for her church and community. She devoted her life to giving to others. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Rosalia Founding Home, Eucharistic Minister at Allegheny General Hospital, PTA and so much more. Lillian was a devoted Catholic. &nbsp;She attended daily mass at St. Anthony's Chapel where she led the rosary. She was a chapel sitter for&nbsp;years. &nbsp;She was president of Christian Mothers for&nbsp;a&nbsp;number of years, helped clean the church on Thursdays, Eucharistic Minister for AGH patients, &nbsp;co-founder of the Golden Age Group, Ladies of Charity, Altar and&nbsp;Rosary Society, Resurrection Choir, Bereavement Committee&nbsp;and a constant volunteer for church fundraisers and activities. &nbsp;Lillian devoted 45 years to the Respect Life Foundation and was a long standing member of People Concerned for the Unborn Child. &nbsp;Since Roe v.&nbsp;Wade in 1972, she fought endlessly against the murder of innocent babies. It was her passion from passing out pamphlets in front&nbsp;of the abortion clinic in Downtown Pittsburgh to carrying picket signs in Washington DC for the annual March for Life, to counseling pregnant women calling a special 800# hotline against having an abortion, and collecting and distributing baby clothes and supplies to unwed mothers. &nbsp;And finally, Lillian loved to read. She read any free time she had. &nbsp;Books, books and more books! Into her late years after she was losing her vision, she read large print books with the most powerful magnifying glass. &nbsp;She was determined not to allow minor obstacles to deter her!&nbsp;&nbsp;Please &nbsp;post condolences on Lillian’s tribute wall at&nbsp;www.hughesfhinc.com.&nbsp; </p>
August 13, 1920 - March 10, 202308/13/192003/10/2023
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Erik, Mary, Andrew, & Abigail Thomas
March 13, 2023
Aunt Lil was one of the most amazing people anyone could ever know. We will surely miss her, but we know she is happy with Uncle Buck, Grandma Joyce, and all the rest of her heavenly family.
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March 13, 2023
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Tina Liebman
March 13, 2023
My deepest sympathies to everyone. Lillian was a wonderful woman. I always enjoyed visiting with her and the family. She was always so kind and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by so many. She passed on great attributes to her daughters and grandchildre... Continue Reading
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March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023
Sending our thoughts and prayers

Love,

Erin (Liebman) and John Huggins
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Judith Verzella
March 12, 2023
Lillian was a very long-term friend, confidant, mentor, model and merry-maker. She was an honest, humble, and humorous woman who drew me to her cozy dining room table for ocassional lunches and deep discussions. We both shared passionate concern for abortion-bound wom... Continue Reading
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Nikki Bruni
March 12, 2023
I first met your mom, praying in front of Planned Parenthood in Pittsburgh. I was so impressed and amazed at her gentleness, but her determination in being there for the babies. She could hardly see but yet she would take a bus from Troyhill and walk two blocks all by he... Continue Reading
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Kitty Orr
March 12, 2023
We know there are angels among us and Lil was indeed an angel! My family was blessed to have her in our lives because of Luci and all of her dear family! This past Christmas Eve was extra special because Joanie and Don brought her to my home for dinner! Lil was so with i... Continue Reading
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Lois Bednar Rivera
March 12, 2023
Heaven has gained a beautiful soul and a new angel. I last saw her a few years ago while I was sitting in front of the bank with Poppies for Veterans. She stopped to talk having recognized me. She was walking back home from the bank. She had the same smile as always.
Angel Wings was posted for Lillian H. Rausch.
Angel Wings was posted for Lillian H. Rausch.
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Ernie and June Coleman
March 12, 2023
We are very sorry for your loss Joan, and to all your family we send our deepest sympathy.
Your mom was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile and a kind word to share. We will truly miss her.
She was an Angel among us.