Age 68, of Ross Twp., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard F.; loving mother of Ted S. (Barbara) Frank; stepmother of Eileen (Jerrold) Whitt, Joyce (Michael) Bogdon, Richard F. Ivanisin, Jr., and Robert (Jennifer) Ivanisin; proud grandmother of Seth and Kaitlin; also survived by four step- grandchildren and a step-great- granddaughter. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the H. P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Carol was an advocator of all of humanity. She devoted much of her time to caring for the elderly and the disabled. If she wasn't volunteering her time to caring for friends, she was dedicating her time to her friends of the furry kind. She loved all life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Online condolences may be expressed at: