Dorothy P. (Shirley) Bradich

Dorothy P. Shirley Reagan Moravitz Bradich, 96 of Grindstone, Pa passed into her heavenly home, while in her home on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after suffering a stroke. Dorothy was born on August 28, 1930, a daughter of Oca Shirley Sr. and Minnie Peckman Shirley in Duquesne, Pa where she was raised.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Geoge Bradich; her only sibling, brother, Oca Shirley, Jr.; sister-in-law and best friend, Audrey Shirley; stepdaughter, Jackie Oskin.

Dorothy relocated to Perryopolis, Pa and all thru the 60’s was very involved with the Perryopolis United Methodist Church in various capacities. She was a den mother for the local cub scouts for numerous years. She started the Good News Club, where a lot of young kids would come to her house every Wednesday for food, refreshments, play games and discuss the day’s news events, she also organized outings for the group. Then after moving to Grindstone, she was the owner operator of Bradich’s Christian Personal Care Home until her retirement. Dorothy attended all four Steelers 70’s Super Bowl Games with her husband, George Bradich, who was a long-time season ticket holder. Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star for many years, serving as Worthy Matron on three separate occasions. Dorothy continued to be a member of Fairview Methodist Church of Grindstone.

She is survived by her children: Thomas (Marge) Reagan of Perryopolis, Cheryl (Bob) Atkinson of Georgia, David (Bernadette) Reagan of Grindstone, Sonya (Kevin) McKnight of Newell, John (Kim) Moravitz of West Chester, Pa; stepdaughter, Judy (Ray) Small of Ithica, NY; son in law Ace Oskin of Jeanette; grandchildren: Gerri Lee (John) Sauer, Nicole (Bryan) Eckert, Belinda (Omar) Cerda, Melissa (Matt) Christner, Daniel (Emily) McKnight, Allison Oskin, Eric (Lyndsey) Oskin, Brian (Shannon) Small; nine great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; nieces & nephews; best friend Betty Milan; extended family and friends.

Dorothy’s family will receive friends on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Blair Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 305 Rear Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa. Additional visitation will take place in the Fairview United Methodist Church, 621 Laureldale Road, Grindstone, Pa on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon, the hour of her funeral service with Reverend Jim Myers, officiating. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.

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