The following obituary was provided by Chicago Jewish Funerals.

Harriett Wedner, born June 1, 1922, died March 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Nathan L. Wedner for 54 years. Loving mother of Ellen Wedner (Mik Cribben), William (Evelyn) Wedner, Hilary (Enric) Braun.

Proud grandmother of Jessica (Larry) Jonas, Kimberly Wedner (Gianna Sobel), Jeffrey Wedner (Chanel Nardone), Adam Braun (Naomi Shapiro), Ashley Braun (fiancé Joel Gabelman), Cory and Rachel Braun. Cherished great-grandmother of Noah, Olivia, and Natanel.

Dear sister of Ruth (the late Saul) Ziff. She was a loving aunt and cousin and good friend to many.Harriett was a dedicated member of Temple Sinai, and involved in numerous organizations throughout Pittsburgh. 

Services will be held Friday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m.  at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Rd. in Buffalo Grove. Interment at Sunset Memorial Lawns.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217, www.templesinaipgh.org, Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL, 60062, www.bethshalomnb.org,  Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025,www.carecenter.org or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com