Dolores Banchiere

Dolores Irene Banchiere,83, formerly of Lewistown, PA, died on 7/17/12. She was born on 2/14/29 in Pittsburgh, daughter to the late Brunetta and Gregory, wife to Charles (Chic) Banchiere. A graduate of Oakmont High School Dolores was the much loved mother to Nancy Bisbe, Diane Banchiere, C. Gregory Banchiere and Robert Banchiere and grandmother to 5 grandchildren, Michael Bisbe, Matthew Banchiere, Kathryn Banchiere, Brandon Banchiere and Rachel Banchiere; all who were the delight of her life. She was a wife and mother who devoted herself fully to her family and her loving husband of 67 years. She exemplified the value of home and family and demonstrated her compassion for all of God's creatures. Dolores is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren and her youngest sister, Leah Lott.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church in Greensburg at 11:00AM on Friday.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Dolores name to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home, entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences and information, please visit www.kepplegraft.com or www.remembranceprocess.com

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