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Carolyn A. Boice

1944 - 2015

Carolyn A. Boice obituary, 1944-2015, Valencia, PA

BORN

1944

DIED

2015

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McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc.

238 Crowe Avenue

Mars, Pennsylvania

Carolyn Boice Obituary

Carolyn A. Boice, 71, of Valencia, died Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2015, in West Penn Hospital, in Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh on Sept. 16, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Spreng Kassalen. She was a member of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, where she had been a Lector, helped in the Stephen Ministry and the Lamb Suppers. She was also a volunteer for the Wellness Pavilion Cancer Center and loved babysitting her grandchildren. Carolyn was a retired secretary for the Pine-Richland School District. Surviving are two daughters, Beth Duchon and her husband, Roger, of Baldwin, and Sue Soltis and her husband, Craig, of Valencia; daughter-in-law, Karen Boice, of Cranberry Township; five grandchildren, Fletcher and Jackson Boice, Victoria McKernan, Taylor Duchon and Sara Soltis. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis A. Boice Jr.; and her brother, Joseph Kassalen. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Sparacino, Pastor, officiating. Everyone please meet at church. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery, Pine Township. Memorials may be made to St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences and directions at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2015.

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Mary Ann Stout

October 22, 2015

My sympathies to Carolyn's family. Carolyn and I were "bff" many years ago. We had so much fun together as kids. While we hadn't seen each other for along time, I was glad to have visited with in recent years. She was a fun girl and sweet lady.

Tim Craft

October 20, 2015

Carolyn was an extraordinary person in so many ways. I'm not sure I've ever met a more organized individual. Innumerable were the times that every person in a school board meeting would turn their attention to her as she efficiently extracted a clear and concise answer to a question or concern about anything relating to Pine-Richland school affairs.

Carolyn's ability to maintain a cheerful and pleasant demeanor in the toughest circumstances was remarkable. She brought a level of diplomacy to local school issues worthy of a world class diplomat--always kind, always discreet, and always professional.

Her performance in life was no doubt an outgrowth of her charming and humble character. My life was blessed being her acquaintance. The lives of her friends and family surely were enriched even more. She will be missed, but her memory will no doubt bring a smile to many, many faces as time passes.

Comfort and blessings to the Boice family.

Roger Adams

October 19, 2015

Neighbor of Carolyn,I extend sympathies to her family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Gillespie

October 19, 2015

Carolyn was just a gentle woman, and it was my privilege to serve with her as a volunteer at St. Richard's Church.

Jill Linsz

October 19, 2015

The entire Pine Richland family will miss her. She was a staunch supporter of teachers and their work. Carolyn was a beloved friend to all of us.
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Betsy Kane

October 19, 2015

Dear Family,
I knew Carolyn at the ultimate professional when she served at secretary to the School Board. She was considerate, non-partisan, and always helpful, making both the outsider and the insider feel comfortable and that was no small feat. She also served our church well, and will be missed. I appreciate knowing her and offer you my deepest sympathy on your loss.

Billie Hollenbaugh

October 18, 2015

To Carolyn's family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was not just a secretary, but a guide in nearly everything there was to know about or do at Pine-Richland. Carolyn had the answers for our questions and eased any concerns we ever had. She continued to be such a person wherever she went. Blessings of comfort to all of you and peace in the memory of knowing how many lives she touched.

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