CAROLYN NONNENBERG
CAROLYN NONNENBERG
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CAROLYN NONNENBERG Obituary
CAROLYN S. (YOUNG)
Age 69, of Plum Boro, on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Merle L. Nonnenberg; proud mother of Eric (Carla) Nonnenberg and Keith (Melissa) Nonnenberg; loving grandmother of Alex, Taylor, Jordan, Zoe, Maya and John; sister of Lois (Jack) Kowalski; aunt of Kristin (Adam) Majcher; great- aunt of Jack and Cameron Majcher. Carolyn was a well- respected and admired English teacher in the Plum Boro School District for 38 years. In her spare time, she was involved in the Plum Distinguished Alumni Committee and an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek. A beacon of the community, she volunteered at the Plum Community Library and other charitable causes. Visitation for family and close friends, Saturday, 6-8 p.m.; Visitation on Sunday will be 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. A Funeral Service will be held, Monday 11 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Plum Creek Cemetery. To honor Carolyn's memory, the family suggests donations to a Scholarship Fund C/O local S&T Bank branches.
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Ralph Ciongoli
May 22, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Ms. Nonnenberg's demise; such a vibrant and influential person. God Bless and may you rest in peace throughout eternity for all your worldly contributions.
Norma Shkuratoff
May 16, 2013
I met Carolyn when I
Cared for your dad.I am so sorry she is gone. She is with your dad and the
Angels,
Debbie Yankovitch
August 31, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss she was one of my favorite teachers, she would call the hospital I work at from time to time and I always would have a short chat with her, i'm just sorry I found out so late
Aimee (Hannan) Breneman
August 18, 2012
I am very sorry for ur loss. She was my favorite teacher. So sweet and kind and saw the best in us all she will be missed
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Tom Butler
August 3, 2012
Kieth, Eric and family : My prayers and sympahy for your loss. I first met your mom when you played baseball for me, years ago. I knew when i met her that she was the image of a LADY. May she rest in the arms of Our Lord.
Dina Cerniglia-Bresso
August 2, 2012
So incredibly sorry for your loss!! Such a wonderful teacher and amazing lady...you are in my thoughts & prayers...
Noreen O'Loughlin
August 2, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs Nonnenberg was my teacher from Junior to Senior high. She was a great teacher and a amazing woman. She will be in my prayers.
Cristi Rachal (Seidelson)
August 2, 2012
I had Mrs Nonnenberg when I was in junior high. She was one of my favorite teachers. In the hard junior high years she was always willing to talk and help her students. I feel very lucky to have known her. She was a great teacher and a great lady!
Mary Wannagat
August 2, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I recently got to meet her again after a long time and thought she was a wonderfully warm and caring woman. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Mindy Bogucki
August 1, 2012
Lois and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the your loss. I can truely say she was a great leader for me when she helped to lead The Girls Leaders Associaton back when I was in High School. She inspired me to get involved, volunteer, and help everyone and anyone that needed it. I can say that I have continued that trait into my adult life and can't thank her enough for inspiring me. I know that loss is hard, but looking back on all that she has done to help and inspire others keeps her memory alive forever! May your family find comfort knowing she was a wonderful person to not only your family, but to the many others she taught and mentored.
The Zielonkas
July 31, 2012
Mrs. Nonnenberg was an incredible teacher and a wonderful neighbor, inspiring so many around her. She will be missed.
J Amin
July 31, 2012
I just want to say sorry to the family for your loss. Mrs. Nonnenberg, was a remarkable women who I got to know well from Seneca Place where her mother was. I will always remember her and her beautiful smile. May she rest in peace. God bless your family.
Samantha Friedeman
July 29, 2012
We were so lucky to have Mrs. Nonnenberg as a teacher. She really loved her job and encouraged us to do our best. Our sympathies to her family.
Norma Shkuratoff
July 29, 2012
I was the hospice nurse when her husband died. She was such a beautiful person with a wonderful family. Sorry for your loss.
Laura Matthews
July 29, 2012
I was lucky to have Carolyn Nonnenberg as a teacher many years ago. She was a remarkable woman who obviously loved her job and her students. The humor and grace she showed us every day are something that I keep with me to this day. My deepest sympathies to all those who loved her.
Dave & Jeralynn Pursh
July 29, 2012
To Keith, Eric & the entire Nonnenberg family, our sincerest sympathies for your loss.
Melanie Evankovich-Dietz
July 29, 2012
Mrs. Nonnenberg inspired us to work a little harder, achieve a little more, and be a little better. My sympathies to Keith and Melissa and family.
July 29, 2012
To Keith, Eric and Families
I am very sorry for your loss
Your mother was one in a million.
Everything she did she did with class, dignity, and love.
Her kindness was unending, her personality,
and her smile made you like her from the first time you met her.
I could not believe she was gone,
But knowing that she is an angel in heaven
Looking down on you with that beautiful smile
Still so proud of you and watching over everything you do.
I hope will be some comfort in the time of terrible loss.
Mary Valentine, Plum, Pa
Fran Hepler
July 29, 2012
Keith,Eric and family. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Carolyn was a super person to know. We always had a good time at baseball games. She will be remembered in our prayers.
Fran Hepler and family
July 28, 2012
Your family will be in our prayers!Sorry for your loss.
Carol and Rich Seman Sr.
July 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I treasure the times I spent with her while visiting in Pgh. She wa always a delight to talk with. My heart goes out to the family and may the Lord comfort you and give you peace. Treasure the memories.
Love, Aunt Ruth Rocklin, CA
Kathy Fawcett (Parker)
July 28, 2012
Dear Family and Friends of Mrs. Nonnenberg,
Many years ago Mrs. Nonnenberg was my English teacher, and one of the best teachers I ever had. Not only was she an excellent and enthusiastic instructor, she was kind, friendly, and always had a smile to share with you. My prayers are with you at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Matt Beck
July 28, 2012
Keith and family,
My heartfelt sympathies and condolences on the passing of your mom. I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to work alongside Carol and also to have her as my English teacher when I was in ninth grade. To this day, I still remember the first book report I did for her, TREASURE ISLAND, and I remember the research paper I did for her on the heart transplant (Only got a B, but it was one of the most enjoyable research papers I wrote in an English class. lol :))She was a great lady in all facets of life. In my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Lott
July 28, 2012
Keith and family, My heart hurts for you and your loss. Your mom was a mentor to me and a dear friend. She leaves a legacy of respect, love and friendship. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Michael Keaton
July 28, 2012
Deepest sympathies to the Nonnenberg family. She was a really great English teacher with an excellent sense of humor and I enjoyed learning from her. Very sorry to hear of her passing and my condolences to all her friends and family.
Kari Beatty
July 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayersare with you in your time of grief.May your memories bring you comfort.
The Wilcox Family Pittsburgh Pa
Suzuki Speary
July 28, 2012
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Nonnenberg. She was some lady. She was an excellent teacher and beautiful woman. She was also one of my favorite teachers in school. She had such a mega-watt smile. I am so priviledged to have known and have
learn from her. My deepest sympathies to her children and family. I am very sorry for the loss of your mother.
Aunt Carolyn reading at our wedding.
Mary Beth McConahey
July 27, 2012
Oh, Eric, Keith, Lois, Jack, Kristin, Carla, Melissa: we're devastated. I just can't believe Aunt Carolyn has gone. How can this be? How can it be? I thought she'd always be here. I only realize the ridiculousness of that as I write it. But if anyone could pull off the impossible, it would've been her! What a phenomenal woman. Really, just a first-rate, top-notch person in every regard. At Christmas she'd said something like, "let's have lunch soon," and I thought we would. I thought there would be time to have lunch. I just can't believe she's gone. My only relief comes in realizing that my mum must be just thrilled to have her best friend back. See you guys on Sunday. Love you. x, Mary.
Dawn (aka Buffy) Lamuth-Higgins
July 27, 2012
Eric, Keith and family...I have so many happy memories of Carolyn as teacher, mentor and mom to all of us. She was an inspiration to me and touched so many people in many positive ways. I am truly thankful to have known her. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time.
Jane Petergal-Morris
July 27, 2012
There are no words to express my sorrow. Mrs. Nonnenberg was an inspiring teacher, classy and beautiful woman, it was an honor to have her as a teacher. Your family will be in my prayers.
Melanie Fazi
July 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. One of the most intellegent and beautiful souls I have ever met. It was a pleasure maintaining your God given beauty for so many years. May he welcome you into heaven with open arms.
Kathy Shearer
July 27, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was honored to call her my teacher in the mid-80's. She was always kind to me and made learning fun and interactive. She was one of a kind. May she rest in peace.
Amy McGee Gratton
July 27, 2012
I have very fond memories of Mrs. Nonnenburg. She was one of the kindest, most compassionate teachers I had and without a doubt, one of the most encouraging. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Diane DeSarno
July 27, 2012
Keith, Melissa and Nonnenberg family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Nonnenberg's death. She was a very sweet, attractive, and kind women who I know influenced many of us young girls while growing up and encouraged us to be "ladies"...thank goodness. She was always prepared for a warm smile and kind words when she greeted people. I hope you all find peace and smiles knowing how she really did impacted many lives. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Diane Carr DeSarno
Jackie Danko Hooper
July 27, 2012
I am so very sorry to all the family for your loss. Mrs. Nonnenberg has a special place in my heart. She was one of my favorite teachers in Junior High. I will always remember her kindness. Eric and Keith, you are in my prayers at this difficult time.
July 27, 2012
Sincere Sympathy to Eric, Keith,Lois and family for the loss of your mother sister and grandmother. Iknow it is a great loss to you all, but keep all her memories close to your heart. Sincerely Bing & Patsy from Montana.
July 27, 2012
There are really no words to adequately express how sorry I am to hear of Mrs Nonnenberg's passing. She was one of my mom's closest friends and a great inspiration to me. We sat together many a Sundays in church, I grew up with Eric and Keith and was also friends with Lois and Kristin. You all have my sympathy and will be in my prayers. I am out of town and unable to make the funeral but my heart is with you all! Carrie Eckels Piccinini
Tiffany Schmalstieg
July 27, 2012
Mrs. Nonnenberg was a great teacher and always wore a smile on her face. I deeply feel for her family's loss, she made a difference in the lives of everyone she has come across. She was a beautiful woman/role model and is now one of God's beautiful angels. I will never forget her.
Lisa (Salac) Stawecki
July 27, 2012
Mrs. Nonnenberg was my and my children's English teacher. She was always very classy, smart, helpful and beautiful. I am truly sorry for your loss. I will miss her smile.
Sharon (Cmar) Phillips
July 27, 2012
Dear Nonnenberg Family,
Mrs. Nonnenberg was my teacher, many years ago, at O'Block Junior High. She was a wonderful, kind, classy teacher and someone who I will always remember. You have my deepest sympathy.
Tracy Kaufman
July 27, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Mrs. Nonnenberg was truly one of the best teachers I ever had. Even after leaving O'Block, I was in school with Eric, so I was able to still connect with Mrs. Nonnenberg occasionally. She was always such a delightful person and I remember her beaming smile! My mom passed away in December so I know what a difficult time this is. Don't be afraid to allow the smile that comes from knowing that your mom touched so many lives and is fondly remembered by all! You are in my prayers and I wish you peace and many beautiful memories.
Jody DeRiso
July 27, 2012
RIP Mrs. Nonnenberg, you were an amazing mentor. Thank you for making english fun! You will truely be missed! Rest easy.
Lisa Reynolds
July 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was by far my favorite teacher in the Plum school system. I will always remember her sense of style and the classiness she always displayed in the classroom.
July 27, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. She was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed. Libby and Joe clark
Kristy Wilshire Smethwick
July 27, 2012
Kind, classy, smart, compassionate, loving, funny, caring, enthusiastic, passionate, hard-working, faithful, beautiful... Carolyn was a truly special soul who filled all she knew with peace and laughter and love. The world will be at a loss without her. Let none of us allow her beautiful spirit leave this world. Sending my love up to you, Carolyn! Miss you already.
K Mertz
July 27, 2012
May God bring you peace in your time of sorrow! She was one of my favorite teachers. So talented. May she rest in peace!
Heather (Ferriero) Graven
July 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was always such a positive, enthusiastic influence both in the classroom and in the community. I am a former student of hers, as well as a current teacher, and I was privileged to have known her and have learned from her. She will be greatly missed.
Stacey Demko-Kadlecik
July 27, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Plum lost a beautiful soul and her absence will be felt by so many. God bless and my wish is that you can find peace in the wonderful memories you have of her.
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