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John Sterling Obituary
On Saturday, April 12, 2008, Beloved husband of Beverly (Noce) for 49 years. Father of Mary Beth, Catherine, John P. (Diane), Jennifer, and Justin Sterling; grandfather of Jordan; brother of Alfred and Thomas Sterling and Margaret Foley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Sterling was a member of CWA and retired after 44 years as a printer for the Post-Gazette. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Funeral Mass Wed., 10 am St. Bartholomew Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor.
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David,Karen,Jesse&Dave Wick
May 13, 2008
All our Prayer's for your
wonderful family. We had
such great times together
playing baseball at Oakmont field.
Justin your father was so nice to
talk too and so very funny.
Take care of your Mom.
Love,
The Wick Family
Jamie Bender
May 11, 2008
Mrs Sterling & Fanily,
My mom and I just heard about Mr Sterling's passing. We are deeply shocked and saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a great man and will be deeply missed.
Tom and Lucy Gribbin
May 9, 2008
Dear Beverly and family, We just found out about John and were very shocked and saddened. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Karen & Fred wenger
May 2, 2008
Dear Beverly & Family- We just found out about Johnny's passing and were shocked. You have our sympathy and are in our prayers. Johnny was always the familiar face in the grocery store with his warm smile and friendly conversation. He will be missed. Karen & Fred Wenger
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Thomas Sterling
April 22, 2008
My dear family: John was the quintessential big brother. John always gave me advice, threats and love when we were growing up on Mount Washington. He urged us to do our best and if you lost, he made sure you took home a lesson or two. There is not enough room on the entire Internet for me to list his qualities, his goodness. His family was first and foremost. That is only one of the lessons he left us, the legacy of a good man who I am proud to call my big brother.
Tom
Amy Smith
April 20, 2008
To Mrs. Sterling and Family,
My family and I were so very sorry to hear of Mr. Sterling's passing away. We extend to you all our deepest sympathies and prayers during this difficult time.
May God be with you now and always.
Barbara Geiger Dempsey
April 18, 2008
Dear Bev and all of your family,
I am so very sorry for you loss. Pat Palmquist called to tell me.
May you find comfort in that an old friend still fondly thinks of you.
God bless you!
DEE & JOE SUPPA
April 17, 2008
DEAR BEV AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SAD ON HEARING ABOUT JOHN.HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL KIND PERSON AND WE WILL HAVE ONLY FOND MEMORIES WHEN WE THINK OF HIM
Kelly Foley
April 16, 2008
Aunt Beverly and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May His light shine down upon you in your hour of need.
Uncle Johnny's smile lit up his entire face, and his smile could light up a room. I will always remember him for his gentle nature, kindness and warmth. He will be greatly missed.
With all my love,
Kelly Foley
Kelly Foley
April 16, 2008
Aunt Beverly and family,
Uncle Johnny had a smile that lit up his whole face, and in turn could light up a room. I will always remember him for his kindness and warmth. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May His light shine down upon you in your hour of need.
With all my love,
Kelly Foley
Al Chodor ( McGinnis Sis.)
April 16, 2008
Beverly and Family, I'm so very sorry to hear about John.I just found out today. He was someone whom I always enjoyed talking to about our kids,and life in general.He was a very good man and its my pleasure to have know him.May God bless you all and ease your pain
Jim Zullo
April 16, 2008
To John & family,
Sorry to read about the death of your father.
Jen Dugger
April 16, 2008
Cathy,
I'm so saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Douglas, Elizabeth & Roman Day
April 16, 2008
We offer our sympathies. You are and will be in our prayers and thoughts. Love, Douglas, Elizabeth, and Roman Day
Chris Rostek
April 15, 2008
Mr. Sterling (Al), Cathy, Amy, Linda, and the entire Sterling Family
I am very sorry for your loss. May your memories ease the pain you feel at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Peace to all of you!
The Rostek Family
Melissa (Merola) Penkrot
April 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved husband and father.
My parents (Andy and Tilda Merola) would often run into John at neighborhood stores and he always stopped to chat a while with them. He always had a smile. My brother would see him at the car wash on Rodi Road.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God ease your pain through this difficult time and may you feel his loving arms around you.
Dick & Jayne Schneider
April 15, 2008
I will always remember how Jack helped me at work. He would always help me, even when others were to busy. Jack was a great guy! My wife Jayne and I enjoyed our times at the Lighthouse events with Jach and Beverly.
Doug Spiro
April 15, 2008
Jennifer and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kim and Doug
Chrissy Gourley
April 15, 2008
Catie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved father. I send you all my strength to get through this emotional time. Take comfort in the beautiful memories and wonderful life you shared with him.
Jackie Ashley
April 15, 2008
I will always remember John as a fun person who loved to tell stories. Who loved his family deeply. I will never ever forget his visit to see us here in the UK with Bev and his rowing skills on the river at Henley we laughed so much that day and thats how I want to remember him. A light has gone out in the world with his passing.
The Day Family
April 14, 2008
Dear John, Diane, Jordan and The Sterling Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God's gentle grace bring you comfort.
Love and Friendship,
Douglas, Elizabeth and Roman Day
Lisa Golonka
April 14, 2008
Cathy,
I know that you will miss your father deeply, I know how much he meant to you. I meant your dad briefly for a moment, but you can tell by the warm loving person that you are that your dad was a wonderful person and your mother and father raised you to be a loving person. I am sure that your Father is so proud of you and your family. He will always be with you in your life, to get you thru whatever life brings, you will have your own special Guardian Angel to guide you.
If you need anything please call me.
Kenneth Oldenski
April 14, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you upon your loss. You and your loved one will be remembered by me at my celebration of Mass. Sincerely yours, Father Kenneth E. Oldenski, St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, PA
Mary Hallahan
April 14, 2008
Cathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I always loved seeing him when he came in to work to see you. He will be greatly missed, but will live on in all of you.
May God bless you and give you peace.
Love
Mary Hallahan
ellen davis
April 14, 2008
Aunt Bebe, Marybeth, Cathy, John (Diane and Jordan), Justin and Jenny:
We will always remember Uncle John for his smile and laughter he so often shared with others. He was a kind and wonderful man whose devotion to and admiration of his family members was evident each and every day of his life.
May you find comfort in remembering his love for each and every one of you.
You are always in our hearts and prayers, but especially now, during this time of struggle.
Roger and Ellen Davis
Charlene Lollo
April 14, 2008
John,
I was deeply sadden to here of your fathers passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charlene & Tony Lollo
Joanne (Gilboy) Getz
April 14, 2008
Bev and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I have many wonderful memories of our children growing up in Penn Hills.
sharon seibel
April 14, 2008
it was such a shock to walk into wylies and read johns name on the board. i had to go see if it was really him. i was immediatly overwhelmed with grief when i saw it was indeed him. he was a special person and always stayed to chat for awhile. he was so proud of his family and often showed me pictures and told me stories about them. I'll never forget him and the turkey every thanksgiving. sharon ritzland floral
Allison and Jim Bajuszik
April 14, 2008
Dear Cathy and Family,
We extend our very deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Much love and comfort to all of you.
IJ Napier
April 14, 2008
Cathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Continue to believe that the Lord is with you, that He will see you through, and that He will work ALL things together for your good.
In His Service,
Karen Burkhardt
April 14, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help out in any way.
Sincerely,
Maria Collins
April 14, 2008
The Sterling Family,
No words can express how saddened we were to here about John. We will miss his smiling face and cheerful voice. He had this wonderful way of making you feel so good about yourself. It was so apparent how much he loved each of you so deeply and how very proud he was of all of you. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Maria, Keith, Carli & Katie Collins
Joanne Adragna
April 14, 2008
Cathy and your extended Family,
I cannot express to all of you how very sorry I am for the loss of your father and husband. Cath my heart aches for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may God Bless you all
Michael Sterling
April 14, 2008
Aunt Bebe, Mary Beth, Cathy, John, Justin and Jenny:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle John. We will miss him very much.
Michael, Mandy, Brady and Oliver
Winter Farrish
April 14, 2008
Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear about your father, no words can express how sorry I am and I know no words can make up for your loss, I am here for you, and remember that he will ALWAYS be with you ALWAYS!!
April 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to John and the Sterling Family. William V. Day
Dewayne Chandler
April 14, 2008
Please allow me to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Sterling. He was truly a beautiful person. I believe it was a truly a blessing to me and my family to have known him . We will miss John dearly. My son James has taken his passing particularly hard, I had no ideal that he felt so strongly about his relationship with Mr.Sterling. That let me know that he was a great man to have the ability to connect with a child with kind word and encouragement. We want your family to know that we really cared about John and know that living here will not be the same. Mrs. Sterling may GOD bless you and give you his peace and strenght during this time.
Liz Nicholas
April 14, 2008
I just want you all to know that my love and prayers are with you all. Hold the memories and know that when you are sad, look again in your hearts, and you shall see the truth to your sadness for that which has been your true delight. Life in abundance comes through with great love.
The passing of a love one leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Love you all! Liz
Margie foley
April 14, 2008
Bev, Mary, Cathy, John, Justin and Jenny,
Words cannot express my feelings today. I know the hurt you are going through. Please know that I am here for you. My prayers and love always,
Margie
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