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Margaret Pershinsky Obituary
71 of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away November 1st, 2013 after a long battle with ALS. A dedicated and loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, she was born in Portage, Pennsylvania on February 14th, 1942 and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1962. Margaret is survived by: her husband Paul; children, Michael Pershinsky, Patricia Trevino, John Pershinsky, Helene Cormier; grandchildren, Jimmy, Briana, Alysa, and Anthony Trevino, Delano and Lexa Cormier; brothers, Joseph, William, James, and Raymond Barno; and a large loving extended family. Mom we love and miss you, God Bless. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Mortuary, 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7655 E. Main Street, Scottsdale. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Catholic Mortuary, Mesa, AZ.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Pershinsky
Tricia Trevino
November 22, 2013
I love you Mom. You are my Saint and Hero. I miss you so much.
Diane Barno
November 14, 2013
I will love you all the days of my life and carry your love with me always.
Marcia (Barno) Kovall
November 9, 2013
Uncle Paul, Mike, Trisha, John and Helene, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Aunt Marge will be forever in my heart and will be missed so very deeply. She may rest now, her work is complete. Look at her legacy. What a wonderful family she created. I love you all.
Deb
November 6, 2013
Joanne (Portash) Jamison
November 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need
Jane Thomas
November 6, 2013
Marge always had a smile for everyone. As a classmate, she was alway kind and a friend to all who knew her. My prayers go to the family for peace and comfort.
Love, Fran (Barno) Gutshall
November 5, 2013
Uncle Paul and family, Know that our loved one is in a much better place...no more pain and suffering.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Janie Diehl
November 5, 2013
My condolences to the family. I grew up one street over from the Barno family in Portage, PA and Margie was a classmate at PAHS and were in the graduating class of 1960. I remember Margie as a quiet, polite and really nice person. Sending Caring Thoughts.
November 5, 2013
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Mark and Michelle Cormier
November 5, 2013
Dear family,
Although we are not able to be present for the memorial service, please know that we are there in spirit. Mark and I loved Marge and will miss her terribly. Please accept our deepest sympathies and we pray that you receive comfort in knowing that she is resting in the arms of Jesus forever more.
November 5, 2013
Dear Family, Though we can not be there physically, please know our hearts and prayers are with you. God bless. Love Margo (Mastaler) and Les Kiel
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