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JOSEPH PANDL Obituary
Age 89, of Crafton, peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Beloved husband of 66 years to Claire (Yunker) Pandl; loving father of Jane (John) Davis, Marcia (James) Kusnyer, Albert (Marsha) Pandl, Gretchen (Galen) Brouse, Marian "Mimi" (Kevin) Craver, and Joseph Jr. (the late Lisa) Pandl; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Joe was a decorated WWII veteran with the US Army. He was also the former supervisor of labor relations at US Steel Corp. for over 30 years, a K of C Fourth Degree member of the Chartiers Council 875 and Past President of the Austrian American Cultural Society. Family and friends will be received Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church where Joe was an active and long time member. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. Philip Bell Tower Fund, 50 W. Crafton Ave., Pgh., PA 15205. Burial will be with full military honors in the Resurrection Cemetery Chapel.
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J.M. Gassner
December 23, 2013
Our condulences to Claire. In best friendship Josef and Maria Gassner, Andorf, Austria
Joni Timczyk, RDH
June 5, 2013
My condolences to Mrs. Pandl and the entire Pandl family. I had the pleasure to be Mr. and Mrs. Pandl's dental hygienist for many years. Joe was such a fascinating man and loved to see him and hear his stories. God Bless you all at this time of loss of a wonderful man. May memories ease your heartache.
Patricia Kuba
May 15, 2013
I have to say that having heard so many fun stories throughout the funeral, I'm a little envious of the Crafton Crew. It sounds like you all had so much fun and I know how wonderful you all are. I have every confidence you are all continuing to add to the family legacy that Joe so lovingly passed on. I love all you Pandls; you're the best! May God lessen your saddness a little more each day.
May 10, 2013
Dear Pandl Family,
We just found out 5-10-13.We where very saddened to hear of mr. Pandl's passing.He was a great Person,Father and Husband.We live on kingston ave.Every time we drove past the house and he was out.I'd beep my horn and his arm would go right in the air. I can't remember 1 time when he did not wave.I will really miss that.God Bless All of You at this time.Stay strong and try to think of ALL the good times.Our prayers are with you all.
VERY SINCERE
Jeff & Tonna Pawlos
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Chris Heger Cahn
May 10, 2013
I echo everything my sisters and cousins have written about our wonderful Uncle Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Pandls, and most especially with Aunt Claire.
Lori Mixon-Keller
May 9, 2013
Mrs. Pandl and Joe, So sorry I just found out. You are in my prayers!
Peggy Lamb McKita
May 9, 2013
To Claire & family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I remember back in the '60 & you were friends of my parents, Jim & Norma Lamb. What good times you all had.
Prayers are with you all.
Peggy Lamb McKita
Nanette Stevens
May 8, 2013
Dear Mimi and Family, I am so sorry about your Dad's passing. I remember him from our college days as full of life. I hope your memories of him will give you comfort. I'm thinking of you fondly and with sympathy. Love, Nan Diulus Stevens
Sallee
May 8, 2013
My deepest sympathies. Your family has wonderful memories and the strength of friends to comfort you in your time of need. Take Care.
Mary Jo Heger
May 8, 2013
I always remember the great times in Crafton, first visiting with Ma and then going accross the street to visit the Pandls. Uncle Joe and Aunt Claire made those visits special. Especially at Christmas and the wonderful train display. He was truly a great Uncle so I can only imagine how great a husband and father he was to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, but especially with Aunt Claire during this very confusing time
May 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Jim and Marilyn (Yunker) Sullivan
The Villages, FL
Maxine Bruhns
May 8, 2013
As Director of the Nationality Rooms Program at the University of Pittsburgh, I had a long and fruitful friendship with Joe.
He was Chair of the Austrian Room Committee and saw the beautiful 17th-18th Century Baroque Room through to completion in 1996.
As my husband and I had lived in Linz, Austria for two years – 1948-50, we had much to talk about with Joe.
Joe was a diplomat, whether bargaining for a Lobmyer crystal chandelier for the Room or deciding whether to order schnitzel or gulyas.
For me the Austrian Room will always house memories of Joseph Pandl and his devotion to his heritage.
E. Maxine Bruhns
Director
Nationality Rooms Program
May 8, 2013
Claire,
Sorry to hear of Joe's death; I'm keeping Joe and you in my prayers.
Terry Yunker (Uncle Vic's daughter)
Ann (Black) Lovell
May 8, 2013
Dear Pandl Family....Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. I can see Mr. Pandl today as I did 55 years ago! Many a day I'd ride my bike to see Janie (as we called her then!)nd Mr. and Mrs. Pandl were always there making sure we didn't ride too far away! This has been a rough year for your family - I've stayed connected to your family through my nieces who were and still are - great friends with Joe. I know you will enjoy the wonderful memories of your husband, father, grandfather and friend - and Lisa and he are smiling down on all of you - 2 great guardian angels.
Chuck and Dianne Longwell
May 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Jeanne Parker
May 7, 2013
Uncle Joe always made all his nieces and nephews feel welcomed and loved whenever we came to visit. And we would always one over to see him and Aunt Claire after visiting Grandma Yunker. I remember the wonderful whiffle ball games we had out in Bethel Park in the summer and what great fun we all had with Uncle Joe cheering us all on.
Uncle Joe was one of the best members of what Tom Brokaw called the greatest generation -and I will miss him so very much.
Tom Jackson
May 7, 2013
Uncle Joe was and still is a special man and a great man. Growing up in Pittsburgh he was like a second father to me. We were all much younger then, but he was a role model for me. I hated moving away from Crafton and Pittsburgh as a kid, and a big reason for that was losing regular contact with Uncle Joe. He was my street ball buddy. He called me "Luke". He was dynamic. He was smart. He loved Aunt Claire and his kids and would do anything for them.
I lost touch over the years. But I always knew if I could be half the man Uncle Joe is, I'd end up all right.
Well, here we are. I need to go back to Pittsburgh and deal with this.
Many good thoughts and memories go out to Aunt Claire, Jane, Marcia, Albert, Gretchen, Mimi and Joey...
Fred & Kelley Park
May 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
May 7, 2013
Our deep sympathy to the entire family.
Evelyn Viehbeck and Harry Balzert, Naples, Florida
May 7, 2013
We send our deep sympathy.
Kristin (Davis) Hernandez
May 7, 2013
I remember meeting Mr. Pandl at my Uncle John and Aunt Jane's wedding which was held at the Pandl home in Crafton. He was a very happy and friendly man. Over the years, I have enjoyed seeing pictures from the Austrian Ball when Uncle John, Aunt Jane, Alexis and Lauren were able to attend. The Pandl family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Stradley
May 7, 2013
I had the pleasure to experience acts of kindness from Joe when I needed rides from Mount Washington to National Works in the early 60's. There were lots of enjoyable conversations including knowing about his father and the Duquesne Club. Obviously, this made an impression I'll never forget.
God bless Joe and his family.
Patty Gonoude
May 7, 2013
You will be truly missed Uncle Joe---and will have alot of company in heaven with Uncle Jim, Aunt Anita and Mom and Dad....my thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Claire and all my Pandl cousins.
Segerson
May 7, 2013
Joe Pandl: the model Catholic, American, family man and friend. Claire & family- be comforted knowing Joe's already holding court with the angels and saints. He rests in peace & joy at last.
The Segerson Family
Susan Isler Geldmeier
May 7, 2013
Thanks for being my Uncle Joe Pandl. I looked forward to coming to Pittsburgh every year when I was growing up, and I loved coming to your and Aunt Claire's home. You always made me feel welcome and special, and I will miss you.
Susan (Isler) Geldmeir
Sally Norris
May 7, 2013
Uncle Joe was always so welcoming to all who came to his home. e and Aunt Claire loved to host holidays and have family events. I have many fond memories of holidays and summers spent in Crafton with Grandma Yunker, the Pandls, and even visits to Uncle Joe's parents house. Being the MC at various Pandl weddings was a tradition he learned from his own father and he continued to entertain all of us at weddings after his own father passed. Th,e many trips he and Aunt Claire made to Austria were well documented and he was happy to share those experiences. He will be greatly missed by all. My deepest sympathies for all of you and especially Aunt Claire during this difficult time. I can picture the gathering in heaven now and be secure in knowing that Uncle Joe is overseeing and commentating on the activities there too. All my love...
Sally
Christine Cimoch Hoover
May 7, 2013
Our sympathies to the Pandl family. Joe was a passionate leader for the Austrian Society, and a true gentleman. The Cimoch Family.
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