Family matriarch remembered at Sheraden service
Rose Ann Byrnes, 74, a Pittsburgh resident, died Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by family, according to funeral home information. She is survived by her husband, Randolph Byrnes; two children, Kimberly (Robert Karro) Byrnes and Jason (Amber) Byrnes; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors from 10–11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the William F. Conroy Funeral Home, Inc., Burial and Cremation Services, 2944 Chartiers Avenue in Sheraden. Burial will follow. A small reception for close family and friends is planned at the Byrnes residence.
Survivors and legacy
Rose Ann’s survivors include her sister, Joyce, and her grandchildren — Allyson, Kaitlyn, Aidan, Lily and Jacob — who the obituary says affectionately called her "Nana." The notice emphasizes that her greatest pride and joy was her family and that she took pleasure in raising her children and supporting her grandchildren.
She delighted in raising her children and being a steadfast supporter of her grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as "Nana."
The family’s obituary asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and offers an online tribute page through the funeral home.
Local context
Funerals and visitations at neighborhood funeral homes such as William F. Conroy in Sheraden remain a central way Pittsburgh families mark loss and gather across generations. The Byrnes family’s choice to suggest donations to the ASPCA also reflects a common practice among Pittsburgh households that support local and national animal welfare causes.
- Age at death: 74
- Service: Visitation and burial, Tuesday, July 14, 10–11 a.m., William F. Conroy Funeral Home, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden
- Memorial gifts: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Husband | Randolph Byrnes |
| Daughter | Kimberly Byrnes (Robert Karro) |
| Son | Jason Byrnes (Amber) |
| Sister | Joyce |
| Grandchildren | Allyson, Kaitlyn, Aidan, Lily, Jacob |
Condolences and messages for the family may be submitted via the funeral home’s online tribute wall at www.wfconroyfuneralhome.com.
