BRAIER DR. SILVIA CAMILA REGINA SARAGOVI "BEBA" Passed away from complications of Alzheimer's in Rockville, MD on February 6, 2016, at the age of 82. Silvia was born on October 9, 1933, in Rosario, Argentina. She met and married her secret sweetheart, Heriberto, in Buenos Aires in 1957. In 1959, they traveled to the U.S., set down roots and became U.S. citizens. Silvia had been a practicing dentist in Argentina but her degree was not recognized in the U.S. She earned her DDS from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1968, the only woman in her graduating class. Silvia joined the Pitt faculty, then opened a private practice in her home while raising her four children. Silvia was proud of her Jewish identity, hidden from her as a child to shield the family from Nazi sympathizers. She was passionate about family, education, classical music and a good filet mignon (only to be found in Argentina). Her children will remember her as a hard-working, dedicated mother and professional willing to fight to pursue her goals. Silvia is survived by her loving children, Karyn (Joseph) Spaeth of Eden Prairie, MN, Janet Oppenheimer of Rockville, MD, Paul (Nancy) Braier of Silver Spring, MD, and Alexander (Diana) Braier of Arlington, VA; and by her grandchildren, Daniel, Samuel and Kobie Spaeth, Arielle and Rachel Oppenheimer, Ilana, Aviva, Shoshana and Aliza Braier, and Ari and Sophia Braier. She is also survived by siblings, Ana Kaliman of Mt. Lebanon, PA and Armando Saragovi of Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Heriberto "Kiko" Braier; and her parents, Natalio and Perla Saragovi; and brother, Cacho Saragovi of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Services have been held. The family thanks the owners and staff of Maple Ridge, Rockville, MD, for their truly exceptional and loving care in her final years and days. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb