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Lorraine M. Medwin - A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday 1PM at Elmlawn Cemetery. Please assemble at the Brighton Rd. entrance at 12:45PM.

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Lorraine M. Medwin

May 23, 1933 – January 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorraine M. Medwin on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Wife of the late Stanley J. Medwin, daughter of the late Herman and Emma Anenberg, loving mother of Glenn E. (Carol) Medwin, and Stacy R. (William) Levin. Sister of the late Ellen (Norman) Wolpert. Also survived by her loving grandchildren, Michael Medwin, Rebecca (Sean) Cameron, great grandchild, Olivia Cameron, adopted grandchildren, Fateema and Aeysha Hassan. Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, Lorraine dedicated her life to supporting others, making a meaningful impact in her temple life and proudly keeping her Jewish faith, sharing it with her friends and family. Lorraine's zest for life, kindness to others and love will be remembered by all who knew her. She was the matriarch of the family. May her memory be a blessing and a source of inspiration to all who knew her. Her spirit will endure in the cherished memories and the values she imparted on all of us. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to her personal caregivers, the staff, CNAs, and nurses at Concordia Rebecca Residence and Concordia Cabot, as well as the Sivitz and Good Samaritan Hospice Teams, for the exceptional care and compassion they provided to Lorraine during her final months. A Funeral Service will be held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, 5509 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, January 27th at 11 AM. Visitation one hour prior to service (10 AM to 11 AM). A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 28th at Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY at 1 PM. Please assemble at the Brighton Rd. entrance at 12:45PM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made in Lorraine's memory to The Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Local arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com