Joann O'Malley Obituary
Of Forest Hills, age 66, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer on Mon. April 20, 2009. Loving wife of Marty B. O'Malley for 37 years. Beloved mother of Maureen of NY, Mary Brennan Carey (Brian) of Sewickley, Jack (Allison) of Shadyside and Katie of Forest Hills; grandmother of Bob and Coley Carey; daughter of the late John III "Jack" and the late Josephine Staley; daughter-in-law of the late Mary Brennan and late Patrick O'Malley; sister of John A. Staley IV (Patti) of Point Breeze and Madelon Hoctor (Jim) of NJ; sister-in-law of Cec O'Malley Murphy of O'Hara Twp. and the late Mary O'Malley; aunt of John Staley, V (Karen), Charlie Staley (Alyssa), Jennifer Staley, Maureen Szabo (Miki), Tricia Staley, Susan Staley, Brendan Murphy and Kerry Murphy; Mary Rosania (Ray); Meghan and Molly Hoctor; grand-aunt of John Staley, VI and Julie Staley; Georgia and Mary Evelyn Staley; Mika and Patti Szabo; Dominic Rosania. Niece of Joe Browne (the late Louise) of Morningside. JoAnn was a graduate of St. Bede Grade School, Sacred Heart High School and the Braddock Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at both Braddock and Mercy Hospitals prior to raising her children. In her later career, she was employed at Health South in Monroeville. JoAnn was a volunteer for Jubilee Kitchen, St. Maurice Parish and Meals on Wheels in Forest Hills. Friends welcome Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 2-4 & 6-8 at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh. 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church on Fri. at 10 am. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Memorial donations may be made to Joseph Kelley Women's Cancer Research and Education Fund, c/o Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC, 300 Halket St., Pgh. 15213 or Gilda's Club, Smallman St., Pgh , PA 15222.
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Marty and Cindi Hornak
May 27, 2009
Dear Marty and family:
We just learned today, May 27, 2009 of the death of Joann in April. I read about her struggle with ovarian cancer and I am so terribly sorry. She was a wonderful person. We served on many things together when the kids were little and she was my nurse at Health South. Such a kind and loving woman. She will surely be missed and our prayers and condolences go out to all of you.
May 4, 2009
Dear O'Malley and Staley Families,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to participate in the Whisper Walk and Race for the Cure and will honor Joann by adding her name to the list of the other people we know who have fought the same battle.
With our deepest sympathies,
Alan, Cindy and Abigail Patterson
Annette Patterson
May 4, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes to the O'Malleys and the Staleys on the loss of your beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Annette Patterson
Dorothy Smith
May 4, 2009
Dear Marty, John, Patti, Madeline and Family,
My heart goes out to you! Joann's year long struggle and early death must have you all in shock. Please know that I am thinking of you all and that you are in my prayers.
Dorothy Bartlett Smith
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Ed Dobson
April 30, 2009
My thoughts are with you, Marty.
Jiom and Beth Smith
April 26, 2009
Dear Marty and Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. JoAnn was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Judie & Bill Roche
April 26, 2009
Dear Marty and family. Our deepest sympathy on your loss. It's obvious how much she was loved. The memories that are so difficult now will become pleasant again with the passage of time. We're so glad she was able to attend and celebrate the wedding. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Marty call anytime if you feel like talking.
Amy Shelby
April 24, 2009
Dear O'Malley Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences in your loss. I went to Shady Side with Jack and remember seeing Mr. and Mrs. O'Malley at all of the musicals, sporting events and so on... They were such upbeat, kind people. I always thought Mrs. O'Malley had a such a nice smile.
God bless you all in this difficult time,
Amy Shelby
Nancy Rambacher
April 23, 2009
JoAnn, Madolin, and John lived next door to me on Reynolds Street. There were many times when, as a kid, I would go over to their house and sit with JoAnn's Mom on the porch swing, where she loved to spend her time. I learned about JoAnn's passing from a grade school friend who remembered JoAnn as my neighbor. I wish I had know that she was living in Forest Hills for I surely would have visited her on my trips to Pgh. I have been living in N.C. for many years but I have fond memories of the Staleys and their three children. Please accept my sympathy and, if you will, please extend the same to her brother and sister. I know you all feel a very deep loss.
Sincerely,
Vince & De Sonson
April 23, 2009
Brennan and the O'Malley family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Cohen
April 23, 2009
To Katie and the O'Malley Family,
I'm very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I hope the happy memories you have of her will help you through this very difficult time.
Susan Cohen
The Ellis School
Jody Shapiro
April 22, 2009
Dear O'Malley family, you have my deepest sympathy on your loss. Joann and I were in yoga class together for 3 years. She was upbeat and kind and always had an encouraging word when I needed one. She will be missed by all who knew her. May you find comfort in memories of happier times and keep her spirit alive by sharing stories the joy she brought into your lives. May she rest in peace. You are in my thoughts in prayers.
Richard King
April 22, 2009
Dear O'Malley Family,
I hope to express my heartfelt sympathies to your family and let you know that the respect and decency that your mom always carried about her has had an impact on me, even though I did not know her well.
In Sympathy,
Thomas Patrick Digiorgi
April 22, 2009
We are saddened us to hear of your loss.
I know that these mere words, no matter how eloquent, can ease the tremendous sorrow facing your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and personal journey. It is our hope that your family can find an inner peace while cherishing your many beloved memories.
On behalf of the entire DiGiorgi and Goslin Families
April 22, 2009
We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve, Liz & Ava Karas
Pat Aiello
April 22, 2009
Dear Marty and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. I've known JoAnn since our kids went to preschool together. She was a sweet girl.
She was my mother-in-law's nurse
when she was in rehab in Monroeville.
John and I aren't able to see you personally as we are visiting our Jennifer in Jamestown, NC and won't be home until Sunday night. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Pat & John Aiello, John, Jeff & Jennifer
Norm and Kay Koch
April 22, 2009
Our deepest condolences to you Marty and children on the loss of your wife and mother, JoAnn; former neighbor and friend of our family.
Norman Koch, Kay Koch, Raeann and Leanne
Joy & Pieter
April 22, 2009
Joann's been an anchor and a moderating, no-nonsense presence in so many people's personal lives, and in the religious and political life of the community. We'll miss her on all those levels.
Sandy Vandergrift
April 22, 2009
Dear Marty & Family,
So sad to read of Joann's death. Fond memories of all of our times together on Cascade Road. May Our Lord's hand be upon all of you at this sad time and may He give you assurance that Joann is now in a wonderful, beautiful heaven. God bless you all, Sandy, Hugh, Beth (Mink)and Nathan & Mary Vandergrift
Melissa Friend
April 22, 2009
The O'Malley Family,
I just wanted to express my deepest condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. She was such a wonderful woman and a staple in the Forest Hills community! When I learned of her diagnosis, I was so glad to hear that all of the kids were able to make it home to be with her and to help her fight though it. I'm sure that she cherished that time more than anything. I'm sorry that I cannot be there in person to give my sympathies, but I wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts. And I pray that, with time, you will all be able to smile and laugh together when you think back on all of the wonderful memories that you shared. God Bless.
Amy Terza
April 22, 2009
O'Malley's,
I want to extend my deepest sympathies and sorrow to you as you as you journey through the loss of your wonderful wife and mother. Joann will never be forgotten and I will cherish the time I was able to spend with her weekly. She was a really super lady who loved and cared for her family and home SO much.
You made her life so happy.
Let me know if you need ANYTHING at all!
With love
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