Shirley Jeanne Moscov was born October 18. 1930. and raised in Canonsburg. PA. a small town outside of Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of Polish Jewish immigrants who first arrived in New York and eventually settled in Western Pennsylvania. Her parents ran one of the few grocery stores in town and lived above the store. As was true with so many immigrants of that era. they never took a vacation or attended family events togetherthe store had to be open to serve the community. This was the Great Depression. her parents would extend credit to their neighbors who couldnt afford to pay for needed food and supplies. and Shirley learned from a young age the value of charity and serving the needs of othe rs. Shirley was an exceptionally bright and curious child.
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