SHIRLEY RUTH SCHIFFMAN BARASCH: On Saturday, August 26, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Barasch. Loving mother of Larry (Anne) Barasch, Karen Staif, and Miriam (Matthew) Fleming. Sister of the late Barbara (late Judah) Samet. Grandmother of Rachael, Michael (Denise), David, Yossi (Maya), Danielle, Emily, Shani, Katie, Sarah, and Becca. Great-grandmother of Benjamin, Alexander, and William. Shirley was a revered professor, musician, composer, director, poet, author, and voice coach to generations. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 10 AM. Visitation one hour prior to services (9 AM - 10 AM). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Point Park University, Office of University Advancement, 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. www.schugar.com