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JOCQUELINE DeSTEFANO
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JOCQUELINE DeSTEFANO Obituary
JOCQUELINE (McDONALD)
Age 79, of Gibsonia, on Monday, September 17, 2012. Born on February 12, 1933 in Homewood, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Catherine (Regan) McDonald; wife of Ralph T. DeStefano of Gibsonia; loving mother of Ralph M. DeStefano of Gibsonia and Julie Hera DeStefano of New York; sister of Maureen Hamilton (Jerry); and sister-in-law of Ann McDonald, and the late Patricia McFall, Maurice (Winona) McDonald, and Lawrence McDonald. Family will welcome friends Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, 15007. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sweden Church with Fr. Michael McDermott, celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw. Jocqueline began her career as a Registered Nurse working with Visiting Nurses Association throughout the Hill District, then established and headed the Home Care department at Sewickley Valley Hospital and ultimately was their Home Health Education Coordinator and Legislative Liaison. She also instituted the first hospital-based Meals on Wheels program in Pittsburgh. She spent 16 years on the Pine-Richland School Board, serving multiple terms as President, including during the design and construction of the new High School. She also served 12 years on the Allegheny Intermediate Unit School Board, helped establish the Community Council and first Pine-Richland Community Day. She was recipient of the La Roche College Distinguished Alumni Award in 1985 and the Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service in 1996. Jocqueline was a longtime parishioner of St. Catherine of Sweden Parish where she taught CCD and served with the bereavement ministry. Although her professional achievements are numerous, Jockey's biggest legacy is the incredible impact she had on her family and all who knew her. She was a loving, funny, compassionate, supportive and vibrant woman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the focus of her latest attention, the not-for-profit Journey to Normal Inc., 420 Duke Ct., Gibsonia, PA 15044, journeytonormal.org. Please offer condolences at:
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Ralph De Stefano
September 24, 2024
Her smile
Ralph De Stefano
September 24, 2024
Holxing Me as a child an Her lovrly voice
Thomas Lofink
September 13, 2019
I had the pleasure of being at Jocqueline funeral when towards the end of the Funeral Mass at St Catherines something happen that hard to explain. It only happened for a few minsters just for her. For those few minates a ray of light came into the church and shined only on Jocqueline casket and the cloth that covered it with reverence only to leave when the serviced ended. It was Gods way of escorting her to heaven, personally!
ralph de stefano
January 9, 2016
miss you every day ralph
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Chick & Pat Poshard
September 22, 2012
Dear Destefano family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary and Duane Grossett
September 22, 2012
To the DeStefano family,
We will all miss Jockey who was such a wonderful friend to all our family. I feel like I have lost a big sister. Our prayers are with you. With love,
Barbara (Sue) Maietta
September 22, 2012
Ralph, my thought and prayers go out to you and your children. Although I haven't seen you or Jockey in years, I remember the early years when our kids were young and we would get together. They were fun times. Good memories will get you through the sad times.
cindy yingling
September 21, 2012
Heart felt sympathy and special hugs to Ralph. Your mother was such a beautiful and special lady,our world was a much better place because she was in it. Now Heaven has a very loving angel to watch over you and your family. God bless you all. Love Cindy Yingling
Sr. Maria Fest
September 20, 2012
Ralph,
So sorry about Jocky's passing. Please know that you and Ralph Jr. are in my prayers.
Kathy Hess
September 20, 2012
To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded. - Author Unknown
Dearest Jockey, You lived and loved and brought joy to every encounter...You have succeeded, brave lady! Rest peacefully in the Lord's Garden. Young Ralph, I am thinking of you, and so sorry. Bless you!
Kathy Hess
September 20, 2012
To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded. -Unknown Author
Dearest Jockey, you lived life well, touched many hearts and loved <3 Rest in peace in the Lord's Garden :) Blessings Young Ralph, I am thinking of you!
Mary Ann Uzelac
September 20, 2012
Ralph, I'm so sorry about Jockey. Mark called me last night. Please give my love and deepest sympathy to Julie and Ralph. Your cousin, Mary Ann
September 20, 2012
RALPH AND JULIE;YOUR MOTHER WAS JUST WONDERFUL TO EVERYONE,SHE MADE THEM FEEL SPECIAL,SORRY,I'M NOT ABLE TO BE THERE TO PAY MY RESPECTS IN PERSON-I'M HERE FOR YOU RALPH IF YOU NEED OR WANT SOMEONE TO TALK WITH-ALWAYS,AUDREY NEWCAMP
Nikki Schneider
September 20, 2012
Ralph, I am so very sorry to hear this news. It was so nice getting to meet and talk with you both with Jared. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Linn Domhoff
September 20, 2012
Ralph I am so sorry to hear about Jockey. Our prayers are with you.
Joyce & Paul Gentile
September 20, 2012
Ralph, young Ralph and Julie,
? So sorry we cannot be with you at this time. Please know our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you. Jocque was an incredibly compassionate and caring person. She touched numerous lives, including ours, and will be sincerely missed by many.
Joyce & Paul Gentile
David DiLoreto
September 20, 2012
Jockey, was so much fun to work with when you wanted a laugh you just go in her office and she will make you laugh and brighten your aweful day that you maybe having, Such a Sweet Fine Lady, Will be Sadly Missed.
Thomas Lofink
September 20, 2012
I have only one regret, that I could not find her missing friend Mary Lillion in California. Jackie will be missed.
September 19, 2012
Julie and Ralph
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.She was a good woman and she loved you very much.
Joe and Joan Daquelente
September 19, 2012
Mrs. DeStefano was a lady in every way. She was an incredibledly beautiful woman who had an ability to make everyone she met feel like they had known her for years. My children have been blessed to know her and she will be missed by my husband and I. We are thinking of those she left behind; Julie, Ralph Jr. and Ralph....our deepest condelsenses are with you. Jim and Philippa Yowan.
September 19, 2012
To the DeStefano Family,
Jockie will be missed, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peg Judy
Kris and Art Broge
September 19, 2012
The world was a better place knowing and being friends with Jocque. Never an unkind word and always a positive outlook when there were bumps in the road of life. She will be missed by the many people whose life she has touched over these many years of knowing her.
Kris (Baumgarten) Broge and family
celeste Iaderosa
September 19, 2012
jocqueline was a wonderful sweet and caring woman. I am so honored to have had her over to my home just a couple of weeks ago she so enjoyed herself here and I will never forget her . our condolances and prayers are with all of you at this time
September 19, 2012
To the Destefano family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Ernie,Kelly and Ashley Sarver, McCandless
Ron and Lynn McKay
September 19, 2012
Ralph and Family: We have fond memories of fun-loving Jockie at our law school affairs. Our sincere sorrow for your loss. Ron and Lynn McKay.
Terry Huston
September 19, 2012
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
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