Dora Belli Brash

Dora Belli Brash, the first child of Italian immigrants and life long resident of Aliquippa passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Friendship Ridge surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 3, 1923 in Aliquippa, a daughter of  the late Luigi and Maria (Egidi) Belli and she was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church where she was also a member of the  Confraternity of Christian Mothers.  Dora volunteered at Titan Hall for many years.  She was a dedicated mother, homemaker, wife, and daughter.  She was also an avid card player.

In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Brash; and her sister, Anita Piccirilli.

She is survived by a loving  son , Ronald Brash and his wife Janice, Columbiana, OH; a loving  daughter, Jacqueline Belcastro and her husband, Albert, Aliquippa; three grandchildren, Trent Brash and his wife Brooke; Larissa Belcastro; and Domenic Belcastro; very special great nephew and niece who were like grandchildren, Dr. Joseph and Danalyn DelTondo; and Rachael Elena  DelTondo; a brother-in-law, Anthony Piccirilli; a special niece, Lisa DelTondo and her husband Joe; a nephew Fred Piccirilli and his wife Suzanne and their son Anthony; and a beautiful young lady who she held special in her heart, Christine Persi.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her devoted card club friends and neighbors.

The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and all her caretakers, especially the a.m. staff at Friendship Ridge.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm in the Darroch Memorial Chapel, 2640 Mill Street, Aliquippa  www.darrochfuneralhome.com where prayers will be offered on Monday at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Titus Catholic Church.

Entombment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

Members of the St. Titus Christian Mothers will meet at the funeral home on Sunday at 12:30 to recite the Rosary.

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