Rochelle C. Santman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rochelle C. Santman Age 84, of Squirrel Hill, on June 26, 2020. Loving aunt of Marjie (Marc) Schermer, Stuart (Adele Friedman) Kisilinsky and Steven Santman; great aunt of Ayla Schermer; sister-in-law of Sally Santman; daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Santman; sister of the late Molly (Benny) Kisilinsky and Sidney Santman. She also leaves behind her feline buddy, Summer, as well as extended family and friends, particularly those whom she loved at The Haven at North Hills. Rochelle had a long and devoted career in food service at The Children's Institute in Squirrel Hill. She deeply loved all the children she served there and they responded in kind. Rochelle also cared immensely about animals. She especially enjoyed when folks would bring various animals to visit at The Haven at North Hills. A passionate fan of our Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins, she always donned her sports gear at game time, with her team paraphernalia close at hand. Some special moments in Rochelle's life include the time that she was in the presence of Sidney Crosby; the day she met Willie Stargell; and the experience of being photographed with singer Ella Fitzgerald. A graveside service will be held at Machzikei Hadas Cemetery, located at 904 Geyer Rd. in Reserve Township near Millvale, on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Contributions to honor Rochelle's life may be made to Achieva, 711 Bingham St., Pgh., PA 15203 or to The Children's Institute, 1405 Shady Ave., Pgh., PA 15217.

Rochelle C. Santman

January 8, 1936 - June 26, 2020