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MELBA "BOOTS" PALASHOFF
MELBA "BOOTS" PALASHOFF
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Age 74, of Pittsburgh, formerly of the South Side, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Loving mother of James (Joann), Mark (Jan), Scott (Marie), and Dean (Keri) Palashoff; treasured grandmother of Sean, Nicole, Britteny, Alex, Jared, Alicia, and Zoe; proud great- grandmother of Isiah, Lucas, Sammie, and Christopher; caring sister of Anita (Chuck) Schmitt, Marian Kiefer, and the late Bill (Betty-surviving) Kiefer; daughter of the late William and Amelia Kiefer; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Melba worked at CYF for many years, beginning as a social worker and retired as the director. Melba will be remembered for her strength, always putting others before herself, and most of all love for her family. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and Family are welcome Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont 412-531-4000. Everyone will meet Wednesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home, and will then process to South Side Cemetery for 11 a.m. Please add or view tributes at
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Jackie Izaj
May 30, 2018
To the Palashoff family. I just found out today of Boots passing away. I am so sorry, had I known sooner I would have been there. My whole family loved Boots and we have wonderful memories of her. I really wish I would have known she was sick, so I could have seen her. Boots was a great person and always fun to be with. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow. Jackie Izaj
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Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy
May 22, 2018
Marion and Anita and the rest of the Palashoff family, I was so sorry to hear this from Leif yesterday. Melba was always strong willed and when I spoke with her at the Citiparks Christmas Party last December, she was as positive and upbeat about things as she could ever be, not a word of complaining at all. She made many positive contributions to the Citiparks centers at Beechview, Mount Washington and Southside Market House over the years. I will always remember watching her dance her heart out at Healthy Endeavors classes! Heaven's gain is our loss, may she rest in peace...
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