Judy Braun Obituary (1928

On Friday, December 4, 2020, the beloved wife of the late Charles Lee Braun, passed in Fairhaven MA. "Judy " Dolores Ann McNutt was born July 20, 1928, to the late Myrtle (Ryan) & Elwood McNutt along with late siblings Buddy, Gloria Jean, and James. Growing up in New Kensington PA, her passion for the arts started at an early age. She moved to Shadyside, Pittsburgh at 19, devoting her life to pursuing a singing career. She attended the Pittsburgh Opera Workshop at Chatham College and continued to sing until she retired from the Pittsburgh Opera Company. She loved being around children and taught Nursery School at Rodef Shalom Temple and then Faulk School. Judy devoted her life to the Pittsburgh Opera Company, she had the privilege of performing with many talented artists who passed through the Syria Mosque, Heinz Hall, and the Benedum. She remained involved by volunteering her time giving tours about the history of Heinz Hall, co- managing the Operatunity shop, and any time she could offer to the Opera and Symphony. In 2005 she was recognized with the Bravo award for her service. She is survived by her loving daughter Dana L. Braun and wife Cathleen Markovitz of Rehoboth, MA In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Pittsburgh Opera Company 2425 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222. or at https://opera.culturaldistrict.org/