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CLARA GIUFFRE Obituary
Age 89, of Aspinwall, on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph A. Giuffre; loving mother of Joseph M. Giuffre, Sr. (Colleen), Nancy A. Ackerman, Clare D. Giuffre and Paul J. Giuffre (Traci); beloved grandmother of Joann, Joseph M., Jr., Rev. Michael R. Ackerman, Michelle C. Paonessa, Elizabeth A. and Sarah L.; great-grandmother of Joseph M. III; sister of the late Dorothy Kruglak, Jerome and Michael Weston. Friends received Saturday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 12 Noon to 8 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. NO VISITATION MONDAY. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg in St. John Cantius Church.
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Virginia and Jan Gursky
July 27, 2017
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jan and Virginia Gursky
July 27, 2017
To the Giuffre Family.....
We are so very sorry! We will miss our Pogo dearly. We will remember her fondly and all the great belly laughs and fun times that we had with her over all the years. Rest in peace...Angel girl......we love you and miss you. Aspinwall will not be the same without you. There are 2 things in this changing world that will never end....the love of our Lord Jesus and the love of a friend for a friend. Thanks for the memories.....Until we meet again......
Melody Fisher
June 6, 2017
Dear Paul,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. She was always so happy and positive when she worked at St. Scholastica. She showered me, and everyone she met, with kindness. She was a woman of great faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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May 31, 2017
Dear Paul: Please accept my condolences on your loss. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
Violet Pollice
May 30, 2017
Dear Paul and Family;
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Violet
Janet Pisani
May 28, 2017
Dear Joe and family, I am sorry to learn of your mother''s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. She lived a long life, raised a beautiful family and left a legacy for you all.
carole werries
May 28, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time of great loss . I will always remember your mom when she worked in the office at St. Scholastica school. She was so very kind & treated each child as if he or she was her own grandchild!!! May our Lord Jesus continue to bless your family with the kindness & graciousness with which your mom showed to everyone. The Werries family, Jer, Carole, Jerry, Eric, Christina, & Maria
DAVID KOMORA
May 28, 2017
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GIUFFRE FAMILY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER SITTING ON HER FRONT PORCH WAVING AS I RODE BY HER HOUSE, WHILE PATROLLING ASPINWALL AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR 28 YEARS. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Jim Ellenbogen
May 28, 2017
Deepest Sympathy Joe and Family on your loss
May 28, 2017
Joe; Sorry to rad about your mother's passing. Dave Dudkiewicz formerly from Sharpshill
Anna
May 27, 2017
May the Angels lead you into paradise
may the Martyrs come to welcome you
and bring you to the holy city,
the new and eternal Jerusalem.
Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Debbie & Frank Stamos
May 27, 2017
Clare and Family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was always so friendly to me when I would see her shopping at Kohl's. Love and prayers.
Kathy Letters
May 27, 2017
Hello Nanci So sad to hear of your mom's passing Praying that you find peace in knowing that she is in gods hands now Love and prayers to your family Kathy Letters
May 27, 2017
My Mom, Lois Chorle sure enjoyed her time with Clara and all the kind people of St. Scholastica's. I am sorry we lost them both now but am thankful for the years we shared with them.
Walt Chorle
May 27, 2017
So very sorry.
Sherry and John Pasquarello
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