LaVerne Brody

LaVerne Jean (Hinzel) Brody, 75, lifelong resident of West Mifflin, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend passed away on January 12, 2022, following a year-long battle with health issues. LaVerne was born on December 4, 1946 in Homestead, PA to William Andrew Hinzel and LaVerne Bertha (Stoebe) Hinzel. LaVerne was a graduate of Munhall High School. She enjoyed working for the Shorkey Auto Group in Irwin, PA for over 30 years and cherished the friendships made there. LaVerne loved so many deeply and was equally as loved. She loved life, was kind, thoughtful, supportive, an amazing cook, and so very funny. She loved the Steelers, rooting for them until the very end. Most of all she adored spending time with her daughters and grandsons. She showered them with love, affection and was their greatest cheerleader throughout her entire life. LaVerne is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Brody) Hicks and Kelli (Brody) McKee; sons-in-law, Jason Hicks and David McKee; grandsons, Jackson Hicks and Luke McKee; and niece, Janel Diven. LaVerne was preceded in death by her father, William Hinzel; mother, LaVerne (Stoebe) Hinzel; and her beloved twin sister, Laurene (Hinzel) Diven. Family and friends will be received on Saturday January 15, 2022 from 2 PM to 4 PM & 6 PM to 8 PM at George Irvin Green Funeral Home, 3511 Main Street Munhall, PA 15120, where a Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 1 PM with Pastor Trent Stubrich officiating. A private internment will take place in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.