Message from Amy Solomon

Shirley, Don, Lori & Tami:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Even though I have not seen all of you for a long time, I have fond memories of your years in the "burg" and especially of you, Shirley, and your hubby Frank.
You both were good friends to my mom & dad and excellent advisors on the ups & downs a young woman growing up encountered. Frank will be missed not only by you but by the many others whose lives he touched.
Love & prayers,
Amy

Message from Dolly and Steve Krempasky

Shirley, Lori and family.
Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you.

Message from Dave and Tracy (Cameron) Dalansky

So sorry to hear about Frank. He was such a wonderful person. I feel blessed to have known him and truly blessed that he performed Dave's and my wedding ceremony. He will truly be missed.

Message from Lewis and Jeannette Ripley

Dear Shirley and Family,
My wife, Jeannette, and I extend our deepest sympathy to you upon the passing of Frank.
We met in 1962 when I began my practice of law, and he has been a good friend to both of us all through these many years.
Frank and I were both members of Summit Lodge No. 312, F&A.M. It meant a lot to me that he came to Lodge to see me receive my 50 year pin.
Frank was Pastor Emeritus at our Bethel Baptist Church. He preached the Sermon at our annual Worship Service for many, many years. His voice inspired us in so many ways.
Frank was such a good friend.
We will miss him greatly.
Your Friends,
Lew and Jeannette Ripley

Expression of Sympathy

An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on November 9, 2017

Message from Michelle Brown

I had the pleasure of getting to know Frank while I worked at Homewood at Springhouse Estates. He always came in with a smile and always called me sunshine. He was such a caring person and always asked how my day was going. He always had a joke to tell and when he left I always had a smile on my face. My deepest condolences Shirley and the rest of your family. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. God bless you and keep you in His care.

Message from Bonnie Smith

Shirley, Donald, Michele, Lori, Tami, J.J. and grandchildren,
Pastor Frank was a very special man to many people. His service to the Lord and others was what Frank was all about. In the many offices he held he had the opportunity to touch many lives, and that was what he lived for. Frank has made many impressions that will last a lifetime.
He holds a very special place in my heart. As you may know he married not only Fred and I but also my daughter Ashley and baptized my daughter Jackie.
His many sermons still are with me, and the one in particular that stands out was the one about the Lighthouse. I know how Frank loved lighthouses. In a lot of ways he was a lighthouse, navigating people to Christ. He shone his love and light to all.
Of course, I will never forget Frank's jokes and his jovial personality. He truly was a great man and will be missed.
You have my deepest sympathy and I will continue to pray for you all.
"And I thank God for The Lighthouse,
I owe my life to Him.
Jesus is The Lighthouse and from the rocks of sin,
He has shown the light around me,
so that I might clearly see
If it wasn't for The Lighthouse,"
where would this ship be?

A candle was lit by Orie, Judith Leap on November 8, 2017 9:05 AM

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I am sending you my deepest sympathy in the loss of you dearly beloved husband, father and grandchildren, and g grandchildren. My heart is with your heart. I am in deep sorrow for you all. I have had a life changing event myself. (judy) I had brain surgery May 11, 2017 Never had a symptom of any kind to indicate a problem. Had seizure and indicated a tumor and cyst in the right side of brain. My right eye was glued down for three months before it started to open. It is difficult to imagine this. I get double vision. I had pneumonia and all in the hospital. I almost died myself. Megan is home here. She is an RN and took care of me. She had to sign papers to take me home. God works in mysterious ways for the good. I had great care here. I am now weaned
off that care. I do my own things. She still sets up my meds for a week. I take them on time. And 4 insulin shots a day. I was terrible in the hospital. Now I can take my own shower and cook for us. I want to be independent. You know this is odd. I was thinking of calling you all and let you know of my plight. I had no phone number. I am letting you know this because this is the only way I could tell you all. Give your family my sympathy. Frank is in a better place. He is at peace. My children were so scared of losing me. I was and am there rock. I don't remember the 18 days spent at the hospital. God has a reason. Some tell me some things that happened to me. I wish they wouldn't tell me. Unresponsive for days. Cindy got on there case and made them do things to bring me around. Three girls are nurses. They kept a great eye on me. My whole family was waiting for the surgeon to come out after and tell them how I was. I was told the whole family stood up immediately to hear his word and my outcome. It was good. I would never know. It was a non cancer meningioma type tumor. And a cyst was there too. I remember the doctor telling me the pathology report. No chemo or radiation. God Bless my Lord for his great compassion for me. Tumor size of a golf ball and the cyst was big as fist. I didn't know that at all. I will keep you all in my prayers. I didn't know frank was so sick. So sorry for you all. I have a special place in my heart for you all. We are McCreary's. Mason is in HealthSouth. Two back surgeries Not good. Can't walk at all. Going to assisted living. Somewhere to be determined. He is by his self. Kids are not so behind him Beth is. Peace be with you all. I know this is a hard time for all. My phone number is 1-814=886-7122,

Message from Kelly Scott Sullivan

Prayers for you as you get through this time of morning. He was a fine man and will be sadly missed by all.

Message from Juliette Valeri

So sorry to hear of your passing, you were indeed a good man. My in-laws Anthony and Gertrude Valeri thought so highly of you as did My husband Tom. You married Tom and I and I will never forget the kind gentle man you were that day and the extra special service you gave to us. Your words touched us both and I am happy to say that all those years ago on August 8- 1989 you united two people and made us a family that has with stood the good and the bad times together. I will always consider you such a special man. I know the angels are rejoicing as you have entered the kingdom of God. I am so sorry for the loss your family is now suffering and I pray for them to have strength and courage for the coming days.. your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Message from Sheila Brustle Moses

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Frank was a good friend to my mother and father.
And to Don, a fellow classmate and friend, , the loss of a parent is difficult, cherish all the good memories. Your dad was a fine man and has touched many hearts.
With my deepest sympathy,
Sheila

Message from Sue Stevens

Dear Shirley and Family, Deepest sympathy to you all. Frank was a wonderful man who has touched my family for over 50 years. He served his community and the residents with true dedication and compassion, yet he was tough when the occasion called for it. He did his best to help others be their best. Frank will always be remembered with fondness and gratefulness by our family. Thank you for sharing him with those he served. Sincerely, Sue Stevens.

Message from Janice Schlosser -Boback

My Thoughts and Prayers for the family of Frank. He was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. I have known Frank for many years. He is related to my uncle. R.I.P. Frank and fly with the Angels.

Message from Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church - Pittsburh

To the Family and Friends of Rev. Dr. Francis P. ‘Frank” Brosius:

We at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. We pray that the love of God enfolds you during this time and that your many memories of Frank Brosius will help to comfort you in the days ahead.

Please find comfort in these scriptures:

Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go and prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 
John 14:1-3

“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.” Philippians 3:20-21

We pray that you will find strength and peace as you trust in God to sustain you during this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully submitted by
THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
BROWN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH
Rev. Dr. James McLemore, Presiding Elder
Rev. Russell L. Bynum, Associate Pastor
Rev. Rowland V. Bynum, Associate Pastor

Message from Gena Miller

My dear Shirley and family,
My heart is so heavy for you and the family. Frank was such a special friend to me, I will miss him terribly. May you find comfort in knowing he is with our precious Lord and Savior and that he will be waiting for you all to join him.
I can hear him singing with the heavenly choir!
Love and continued prayers,
Gena