Natalie S. Ference

Natalie Kaufer Ference Pittsburgh Natalie Kaufer Ference, 28, of Pittsburgh, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, from a heroin overdose. Born on July 14, 1989, in Calcutta, India, she was the daughter of Bruce and Karen Kaufer, and Bernie and Rhea Summit, of Greensburg. Natalie grew up in Greensburg, and was a 2008 graduate of Mapletown High School. In addition to her parents and stepparents, she is survived by her sister, Dr. Jamie Kaufer, D.M.D., of Chicago; her brother, Max Kaufer, at home; her three children, Khale, Amiah and Romeo; grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Rutstein, of Harding, Pa,, and Joyce Barlow, of Medina, Ohio; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Max and Malka Kaufer, of Edwardsville, Pa. , June Summit, of Irwin, and Kenneth Barlow, of Medina, Ohio. A celebration of life, followed by visitation with the family, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at Congregation Emanu-El Israel, 222 N. Main St., in Greensburg. P. DAVID NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the arrangements. The burial will be private. Natalie's family is heartbroken. Throughout Natalie's life, we have always tried to be supportive, and truly loved her despite her challenges. We find comfort in knowing that she not only will live on in our hearts and memories, but also by helping others as an organ donor. We want to break the silence of addiction, and we are praying that anyone reading this obituary who is or knows someone struggling with addiction will reach out for help before it is too late.

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