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Gelsa Pelick Obituary

Gelsa Ann (Dolly) Pelick June 24, 1934 October 13, 2017 Gelsa Ann "Dolly" Pelick, 83, of Bellefonte, died Friday, October 13, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. Born June 24, 1934, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Philomenia Colizzo Genovese. On June 12, 1954, she married Nicholas Pelick, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Daria L. Pelick and her husband, Robert H. "Rudy" Rudlloff, of Bellefonte and Pamela Roy, of Purcelville, Va.; one sister, Judy Checehele, of Cummings, Ga.; two grandchildren, Nicholas Pelick-Rudlloff and Rebecca Roy; special friend, Karen Collins "KC" Sheeler, who was like a daughter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Hydeck. In 1954, she graduated from Wyoming Valley Hospital-School of Nursing in Wilkes Barre and furthered her education at Penn State, Lock Haven and Bloomsburg Universities. Dolly was employed as a Registered Nurse in hospitals, Industrial Nursing in Washington D. C. and later she became a school nurse in the State College school district. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist - Roman Catholic Church, Bellefonte. Dolly enjoyed cooking, Penn State sports and vacations to the beach. She adored her grandson, Nicholas. She was also an advocate of higher education. Memorial service will be a private mass at St. John The Evangelist - Roman Catholic Church, 134 Bishop Street, Bellefonte, with the Father George I. Jakopac officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Oct. 19, 2017.
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Dear Mr. Pelick, Daria, Pam and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Pelick. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan

Susan Miller-Bell

October 20, 2017

To the Pelick family: I use to see Mrs. Pelick walking on your lane every morning on my way to work. I haven't seen her for awhile. Now I know why. I never met her but I have missed seeing her. May God bring you peace at this difficult time.

October 20, 2017

Nick, Daria, Pam and family. Charles and I were sad to hear of Dolly's passing..Dolly was an angle on earth and now you have her watching over you

Charles and Joyce Clevenstine

October 20, 2017

So sorry daria,Rudy,nick. You are all in our prayers

Vickie Grafmyre

October 19, 2017

Daria, and Pamela Your mom was such a wonderful nurse at our Stone Valley Outdoor School. I remember you girls being there with her. She not only brought professional nursing to our program, but also a great smile and happiness. So sorry for your loss.

George Ward

October 19, 2017

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