Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is honored to be a place where people recognize those who have made a lasting impact on their lives or commemorate a special occasion. Below are tributes and memorials previously listed on plaques by the Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) trees in the Margaret Lawrence Simon Dogwood Meadow. These special gifts were given between 2015-16.
Thecla “Terri” Romeo – In Thanksgiving For Her Life
Connie Collins – In Loving Memory From Her Family
In loving memory of Arthur & Carole Suchanek – Our roots will always be in Pittsburgh
In memory of Nancy Kelly Doerr
In loving memory of Jayne Christine Hamilton & Patricia Lynwood McCandless
In loving memory of Mary Ann Furry – Dedicated in 2012
In loving memory of Bert & Mary Lorene Miles and Duff & Trudy Somppi
In loving memory of Doris Innamorato & Ruth Derwinis
In honor of Nancy B. Zappala’s Leadership & Commitment
Beloved Father of Thomas Keller, in memory of Edward James Keller
In memory of my Mom, Irene Strucke
In honor of Angeline Novak
In loving memory of Evangeline Pappas
In loving memory of William O. Ringham “Bilbo”
In honor of Judy & Joe Nocito – Honorary Chairs of Festa Rustica, 2012
In loving memory of John & Frances Wiktorowski
In loving memory of Robert Francis Semancik – A gift in his honor from his wife & daughters
Fern & Silvio Tonti, Forever Rooted in my heart
In tribute to Philip Alfonsi – Who, with Betty, raised an incredible daughter, Anita.
In memory of Marley Wolff
In memory of Anna Nace
Beloved Wife & Mother, Kathleen Wood – The memory of you will always be in our hearts
