Cathy A. Pahel's Obituary
Cathy A. Pahel , age 70, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 12, 2019. Cathy is survived by her two Daughters, Kelly Pahel, Jennifer (Andy) Snyder; Brother, Pete (Tricia) Pongibove; Three Granddaughters, Savannah Snyder, Avery McElhaney, and Scarlett Snyder; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and loving friends. Cathy was a 1967 Penn Hills High School Graduate, and received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1971. In 1974, Cathy married the love of her life Chris Pahel, who she will forever be reunited with in eternal heaven. In 1976, they started a family that will forever be their legacy. While juggling a full family and work schedule, Cathy went on to get her master's degree from the Pennsylvania State University in the early 2000's. Upon completing her degree, she found her passion advocating for children in the foster care system and excelled in all areas of social services. She retired in 2011 to become a full time "Gigi" to her beautiful grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Christopher J. Pahel, Father, Mario Pongibove, Mother, Hazel Pongibove, Brother, Rege Pongibove, and her loyal companion...her dog Deuce Pahel. Cathy was a long-time volunteer at the St. Elizabeth's Community Food Bank and was very active in Relay for Life. Cathy had a passion for books and held her Lighthouse Book Club and its members very dear to her heart. Cathy loved going on beach trips with her family, loved her Friday night dinners with her life-long friends, but her happiest times were spent with her grandchildren doing arts and crafts, reading books, and showering them with her amazing hugs, kisses, and snuggles. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm & Sunday, August 18, 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019, 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with a wake to follow at a destination to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Cathy's name to The Community Food Bank, c/o St. Elizabeth Church, 1 Grove Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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