When #SueKerr's #father #died, another #tragedy hit home: The #newspaper #obituary is on its #deathbed.

#Obituaries helped #communities to #share #information about their #losses. They are also invaluable #researchtools. #Changes in the #newspaper #industry threaten this resource.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Pennsylvania #Pittsburgh #Media #Representation #Culture

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