Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Pittsburgh PA; 2004-5-24 KERNAN LESLIE (RIFFLE) Age 74, of Mt. Lebanon, on Saturday, May 22, 2004. Mrs. Kernan died peacefully and is survived by family and friends who loved her deeply. Beloved wife of Paul G. Kernan (deceased); dearest mother of Wendy Kernan Cross; David Kernan (deceased); and Tony and his wife Mimi Lord Kernan. Loving grandmother of David and Amy Cross; Joey, Matt, Ricky, and Cassie Beardsley; and great-grandmother of Haley Beardsley. Loving sister of Kathleen Burns Staiger, and aunt of John, Tim, and Kathy Burns. The daughter of Kathleen Bridgeman Riffle (deceased), she is also survived by beloved Bridgeman family members. Leslie Kernan will be remembered for her love of bridge, gardening, politics, and her loyalty to friends and family. Her family will receive friends in her memory on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday at 10 am. According to her wishes, in lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Member Covered Bridge Independents Please sign the guest book at post-gazette.com Published Monday, May 24, 2004