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Age 89, of North Hills Estates in Ross Twp., passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. Wife of the late Henry Persinger; loving mother of Jack Wallace, Patricia "Tric" Garfunkel (Jules) and the late Tom Persinger (survived by Evelyn); proud grandmother of Tom, Jr. Russell, and Melissa; loving sister of Charles Sanford (Sylvia) and the late Howard Sanford (the late Helen); sister-in-law of Harry, Howard, and Richard Persinger; adored aunt of Mark Sanford, Jennifer Sovick (Chip), Maureen McKay (Thomas) and Alexia "Lexi" McMeekin (Shawn); also survived by loving relatives and friends. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A committal service will be held at Allegheny County Memorial Park on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Nancy received her Masters of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to become the Head Librarian at North Hills High School and most recently worked as a librarian at the Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2019
Our dear Nancy was the Grand Dame of Pittsburgh jazz fans. Whenever she was in the house, the musicians would flock to her table on their breaks because they appreciated her adoration so much.
Nancy's last text message to me on 8/15/19 the day after her 89th birthday:
"Thanks so much. I will always be indebted to you dear Nelson for taking me to the doorway to live jazz at Dowe's and opening it and encouraging this shy, elderly lady to enter. t changed my life. Thank you, thank you."
Nancy's table at Dowe's every Wednesday on Roger Humphries Big Band night became known as the VIP table. Her favorite song was "Violets" arranged by Mike Tomaro with Al Dowe as featured soloist. She also like Sky Dive as sung by David Moore.
Please leave your comments or a memory of Nancy here on her page which will remain permanently on this network. Also you can share any photos you might have.
I can see her now attending every gig of Gabriel's All Star Band.
Nancy, a wonderful lady and true lover of jazz. You always have a smile and an appreciative reception toward our musical offerings. Thanks! You are missed. Indeed.
Michele Bensen
Nice to see you here. Hope you have a wonderful summer.
Michele
May 5, 2008
Jessie Wills
I hope so too. Great to hear from you.
Miss ya!
Jessie
Jun 25, 2008
Betsy
Feb 19, 2009
Jerry Butler
Feb 27, 2009
Betsy
Are you still working?
Do you still have the same old email address?
May 4, 2011
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Age 89, of North Hills Estates in Ross Twp., passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. Wife of the late Henry Persinger; loving mother of Jack Wallace, Patricia "Tric" Garfunkel (Jules) and the late Tom Persinger (survived by Evelyn); proud grandmother of Tom, Jr. Russell, and Melissa; loving sister of Charles Sanford (Sylvia) and the late Howard Sanford (the late Helen); sister-in-law of Harry, Howard, and Richard Persinger; adored aunt of Mark Sanford, Jennifer Sovick (Chip), Maureen McKay (Thomas) and Alexia "Lexi" McMeekin (Shawn); also survived by loving relatives and friends. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A committal service will be held at Allegheny County Memorial Park on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Nancy received her Masters of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to become the Head Librarian at North Hills High School and most recently worked as a librarian at the Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Aug 29, 2019
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Our dear Nancy was the Grand Dame of Pittsburgh jazz fans. Whenever she was in the house, the musicians would flock to her table on their breaks because they appreciated her adoration so much.
Aug 29, 2019
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Nancy's last text message to me on 8/15/19 the day after her 89th birthday:
"Thanks so much. I will always be indebted to you dear Nelson for taking me to the doorway to live jazz at Dowe's and opening it and encouraging this shy, elderly lady to enter. t changed my life. Thank you, thank you."
Nancy's table at Dowe's every Wednesday on Roger Humphries Big Band night became known as the VIP table. Her favorite song was "Violets" arranged by Mike Tomaro with Al Dowe as featured soloist. She also like Sky Dive as sung by David Moore.
Aug 29, 2019
Dr. Nelson Harrison
Please leave your comments or a memory of Nancy here on her page which will remain permanently on this network. Also you can share any photos you might have.
I can see her now attending every gig of Gabriel's All Star Band.
Aug 29, 2019
Roberta Windle
Rest in peace, Nancy. Such a beautiful woman and true friend of the Pgh Jazz Community. You will truly be missed.
Aug 29, 2019
Jagsu
Nancy, a wonderful lady and true lover of jazz. You always have a smile and an appreciative reception toward our musical offerings. Thanks! You are missed. Indeed.
Sep 1, 2019