MOGLE DEBORAH "DEBBIE" (AJAK)
Age 66, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, due to complications from the flu despite her strong fight and otherwise great health. Her husband, David Mogle, and son, David Mogle, II, were by her side at AdventHealth Celebration Hospital in Orlando, Florida when she passed. Born on November 17, 1953 in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. Ajak and Anne M. (Egelsky) Ajak. Debbie was a graduate of Deer Lakes High School, Class of 1971. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Thiel College a semester early in January 1975. Debbie was an active student on campus, majoring in Psychology and Elementary Education and serving as President of Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity. She enjoyed teaching fourth grade at the former Sacred Heart School in Sharon for a number of years. She and her husband, her Thiel College sweetheart and successful banker, owned and operated Lynn's Hallmark Shop Washington Center in New Castle and Lynn's Hallmark Towne Mall in New Castle for 13 years until they were sold. Her pride and joy was her son, David II. Debbie loved being a mom and homemaker. She loved watching her son grow up and enjoyed watching him play baseball, basketball, soccer, and ice hockey. She was his biggest fan! One of her proudest moments was seeing her son graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Debbie was an excellent cook and baker, hosting many gatherings for family and friends. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sharon, PA. Debbie supported her church, many Catholic Charities including the Prince of Peace Center, Thiel College, and several other charities. She served on the Thiel College Alumni Association Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Board. She enjoyed traveling to Europe frequently with the Adventures By Disney travel company. Prague and St. Petersburg were two of her favorite places she visited. Debbie reached platinum cruiser status with Disney Cruise Line and also loved traveling to Walt Disney World. She and her husband especially liked the Epcot Festival of the Arts. They also took trips together to New England to visit their son and to the Finger Lakes, NY. She was a member of the Western PA Slovak Cultural Association and CHADD. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, David B. Mogle; her son, David Bruce Mogle II of Malvern; sister, Polly Ajak (Jack) Rosenberger of Natrona Heights; brother, Paul R. (Barbara) Ajak II of Aspinwall; uncle, Harold Egelsky of Lower Burrell; niece and goddaughter, Elizabeth Anne Rosenberger (Tim) Giel of Port Imperial, New Jersey; nephew, Paul Ajak III; nieces, Lauren Ajak and Megan Rosenberger, cousins, and many dear friends. Family and friends will be received Sunday, Feb. 16th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m, at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, where a parting prayer will begin Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Scholastica Church, 309 Brilliant Ave. Aspinwall. Entombment will follow in the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Memorial donations may be made in her name to American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave. #1300 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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February 24, 2020
Gary and Beth Roberts
Dave and David Jr.,
So very sorry to hear this sad news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Gary and Beth Roberts
February 20, 2020
Elaine Pish Martin
So sorry to hear of Debbies passing. Remember her from school, we all grew up in our small town and knew each other well. Sympathies to her family.
February 17, 2020
Carlene Kalwarski
Polly and family,
You have our deepest sympathy.
Prayers to your family at this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ladylocks by Carlene
February 15, 2020
Kathleen
February 15, 2020
Friend
John Greco
My sincere condolences to the Mogie and Ajak families. Debbie and I became good friends during High School. We were in the Junior Class Play together. Debbie was a wonderful girl and so smart. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. I am praying for the family during your time of loss. Sincerely, John Greco
February 15, 2020
John Greco
February 14, 2020
Patricia Putila
David and David Jr,
So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty Gerome Putila
February 14, 2020
Don Kimes
I've been talking on social media today with a couple dozen of our high school friends about Debbie's passing. I only recently reconnected with her - we ran into one another by chance on the street when I made one of my very infrequent returns to Pittsburgh, and we spoke a bit on Facebook after that. We are all was saddened and surprised by this. We all remember what a positive, giving person Debbie was. We high school classmates are all in our mid sixties now. Mortality is something we become more and more aware off as we grow older. My wife Lois (who knew Debbie for most of her life) and I were talking this morning about how one feels a little more fragile at this age than when we were young and immortal. John Steinbeck once wrote "It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone. But I think that once a light has shone somehow it lights some piece of the universe forever. We're all thinking of the light that you left the universe Debbie, and we can all be grateful for that.
February 14, 2020
Allen Derringer
Very sorry for your loss.
February 14, 2020
American Heart Association
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
February 14, 2020
Shirley and Babe Petrillo
Oh Dave...I am so so sorry and shocked to hear of Debbie's passing.
This has to be so hard for you and your son. I know how close you all were. I wish there were some comforting words but I know
there are not any. Just know how much we care about you and that we will keep you and your son in our prayers!
We send our love to you! Babe, Shirley Petrillo and family
February 14, 2020
Eric Schwartz
Our thoughts are with you at this time. I remember Debbie from Thiel, in student government and in classes. A good person.
February 14, 2020
Mary Lou Olinski
I was sorry to hear that Debbie has passed away.
Although I have not seen her in many years, I thought of her most recently while scanning photos. I came across our pictures from the Highlands Junior/Senior prom we attended. She was a great friend throughout high school.
She will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 14, 2020
Barbara Cisek
My heart goes out to all on the Mogie/Ajak family on loss of Debbie. She was so loved by her family & friends. Love, Barbara, David Cise k & Family
February 14, 2020
Janet Lord
So very sorry to read this. My prayers are with your wonderful extended family at this very difficult time.
February 14, 2020
Tim Wagner
Sad to hear of Debby's passing. Be assured of our prayers. Tim & Bert Wagner
February 14, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Mogle fanily on their loss. I fondly remember Debbie from Thiel. She lead a full life and always gave back to the community.
Sincerely,
Joe & Debbie Lettrich
New Kensington, PA
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