Patricia Doherty Obituary

Patricia "Pat" Brannigan Doherty, 98, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Masonic Village at Sewickley. A proud daughter of Mt. Washington, she lived there for 75 years before moving to Sewickley. She is survived by her son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Jody; and her cherished grandson, Robert. She also leaves behind beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins across the country. She was predeceased by her husband and great love, Maurice "Hibby" Hibschman; her parents, Robert and Grace Brannigan; her brothers, Bob and Bern Brannigan and Jack Hannan; and her sister, Florence Marsh. After World War II, Pat performed as an overseas USO entertainer, then returned to Pittsburgh to work in wardrobe alongside other members of the Brannigan clan at the Nixon Theatre and at the inaugural season of the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. She later toured as a wardrobe supervisor for Gypsy and the Ice Capades, was a 70+ year member of IATSE Wardrobe Local 787, served as a box office treasurer, was an international representative for the IA, and later worked as a Pittsburgh building inspector. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Pat was a steadfast presence in her community: a fish-fry stalwart at Epiphany, a surrogate mother for her stranded CMU drama kids, and an accomplished maker of meatloaf, lettuce soup, and chocolate chip cookies. Her smile could warm a room before she even spoke, and she had an uncanny way of making everyone family, friends, or strangers feel like they were the center of her world. While those who loved her feel deep sadness at her passing, there is great joy in knowing she is reunited with her beloved Hibby no doubt boarding heaven's QE II together. There will be no visitation. A funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. James Church, Divine Redeemer Parish, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA 15143 (www.divine-redeemer.org). In Pat's memory, donations may be made to: Sisters of Divine Providence Mission Advancement, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101, www.cdpsisters.org. Arrangements by TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, PA 15001.