Anna Bahorich Obituary
ANNA F.
On Friday, October 13, 2006, Anna, age 89, of Lawrenceville. Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Bahorich; loving mother of Margaret McElroy, Shirley Viale and the late Katherine "Butchie" Bettilyon; grandmother of Sue Kubica, Debbie Bertoni, Stephen Viale, Kathy Hochberger, Shawn and Ed Ryan; also survived by seven great-grandchildren; sister of George Bahoric, Betty Wills and the late Mary Novosel and Frank W. Bahoric. Friends and members of the St. Matthew Christian Mothers and Guild received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd Street, Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial St. Matthew Parish, in St. Kieran Church Tuesday, 10am. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-8pm.
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October 18, 2006
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 1998-2006
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Bernadette Skoczylas
October 15, 2006
My very dear Godmother!!!
It is so sad for your family that you have passed on. Your were an inspiration, knowing that you conquered all your illnesses & got to live to a ripe old age. I can still remember visiting you at the bar & even though you were quite busy with all the kitchen orders, you'd stop & "catch up". You're in a better place to be sure & now you can "catch up" with Frank & Butchie!!!
Katie Wills
October 15, 2006
I never really knew her. But I do know she was a sister to Betty Wills my grandmother. Gram betty always talked about her. I love hearing stories of when they were little. She seemed to be close to her like I am with my little sister. I feel so bad. But I thought I'd do this. Sorry for your loss.
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