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JOSEPH TERRY Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph R. Terry, 67, who passed peacefully on June 11, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He is the son of the late Juanita and Joseph Terry of Wilkinsburg. He is survived by his wife Dorthea J. (Palyok); his sister Diane (Barry) Newman; his niece and nephew Leslie and Bryan Newman; as well as his favorite companion, his dog Minnie. Joe graduated from Wilkinsburg High School and served as a Wilkinsburg Police Officer for 20 years. He worked Security at CitiFinancial in Tampa Florida for 10 years and Security at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville for 15 years. He has been a member of the FOP#91 and the Wilkins Elks 577 for 45 years. He would like to thank his lifelong friends Lorraine and Bob, Diane and Barry for lifetime support, Pastor Gary La Pietra for being his friend since grade school, lifelong friend Bernie Miller, and Ron and Judy - you have been wonderful. Friends and family will always remember Joe for his great sense of humor, his quick wit, and his generosity and compassion for everyone around him. Memorials can be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven No Kill Shelter, 2295 Lincoln Highway, White Oak, Pa. 15131.Interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68 Rochester, Pa. 15074 On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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Bernard zh. Miller
June 9, 2025
One, two, three, four, five , six...
Seven years since you´ve been gone. And I find I´m losing another friends as the years fly by. I hope there is a place where we all can meet again and share to the laughs and reminisce together. What a laugh fest it would be. Glad I could be there for you Joe. To talk to you .. hold your hand and let you know that I was there for you at the end. It was was real sadness that I lost you but you knew I was there when uou needed me most. Love ya´ Joe.
He would have liked the little jingle at the beginning of this!!
Milly Pulkownik
June 8, 2025
Hard to believe its been 7 years since you've been gone. You were the best friend and coworker that I ever had in Security. Rest easy my friend you have not been forgotten.
Ronn Scala
June 7, 2025
Im thinking of you today Joe. You were a great friend and brother. I'll never forget all the great times we had at the Holiday Inn, and at Forbes. You were the true meaning of a friend. Much love.
Ronn Scala
August 17, 2024
Hey pal, I am thinking of you this morning. It's hard to believe 6 years have gone by. I'll always think of you on this day. From the Holiday Inn to Forbes Regional you always had my back. Joe you were the King at both places. Thank you for everything you did for me. The lessons you taught me. I'll never forget you my dear pal.
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Bernard H. Miller
August 16, 2024
Not nearly a day passes when I remember my dearest and oldest friend. Met at age 14 and me 15... we were brothers bound by the joys and experiences of our youth that lasted over the many years. When ever we saw each other.. we picked up right where we had left off. He took care of all the arrangements of his eminent death. The only thing that remained was for me to spend the 2 last weeks talking to him and seeing him peacefully slip behind the curtain. Love you .. miss you ! And would give anything to laugh with you again.
Phyllis Blair
June 7, 2020
Joe, although it has been 2 years since your passing you are still missed each and every day as we still see signs of you. You touched a lot of lives.
Ronn Scala
June 7, 2020
Joe
I woke up this morning thinking of you pal. All the fun and laughs we had from the Holiday Inn to working together at Forbes. Your jokes were the best. From Dr. Narvarro to Meat Head we had a blast. You were the KING at Forbes. Everyone loved you. I will always love you. You taught me so many things. I know you're in HEAVEN making everyone laugh. One day we'll be together again forever. I love and miss you pal.
Dee james
January 21, 2019
To pudge I just found out 2day about the passing of Joe I was asking if anyone seen or heard from him he was one of the nicest guys I've ever encounter that man helped so many by making them laugh and forgetting about their worries and how he loved animals especially his little baby he treated everyone with respect I always thought how both of you made a nice couple it's not goodbye to you from him its see you later
He will always be watching over you know he will never leave you my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family may God bless you
Tom Hussey
June 18, 2018
Thanks for the memories, Joe. I'll never forget you. Until we meet again.
Sandy Kennedy
June 15, 2018
Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I'll always think of him as Little Brother. May he Rest In Peace, and may you take time to heal.
Sandy (Sward) Kennedy
Brandon Halas
June 14, 2018
I was deeply saddened to hear about Joe's passing. He was truely a special person, his kindness, humor, and generosity graced the lives of anybody that had the priveledge to know him. I will always remember Joe, the laughs we shared, and great advice he gave.
Nancy Cannon-Manolios
June 14, 2018
As I read the paper today,i was saddened to read of Joe's passing. I met him the summer after 8th grade. He was my first young love! we lost touch after high school,but wonderful memories have crossed my mind over the years. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
Patty Stewart
June 14, 2018
Rest in Peace cousin Joe. Your quick wit and humor are what I remember most about you.
Bob & Kathy Buskey
June 14, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Rose Coffman
June 14, 2018
A life time of memories. You were loved by so many. Your sense of humor was legendary. I will never forget the day you handcuffed me to the filing cabinet and pelted me with snowballs . Just one of your many antics. Your kindness toward the elderly really touched my heart. You will be missed forever.
June 14, 2018
To my great friend Joe, may your service to all follow you to heaven. You sir were a gentle and fine man. I will always remember you. May the Lord have a special place just for you.
Charlie Nied
Nancy and Dave Shook
June 13, 2018
Our deepest sympathy Pudge. He was a wonderful man and had such a great sense of humor. He will be missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Blair
June 13, 2018
RIP Joe Terry! You were one of a kind and loved and adored by all who came in contact with you. It breaks my heart thinking of you & DJ's love story hoping it would never end.
MICHAEL HOPP
June 13, 2018
JOE, I WILL MISS YOUR FUN AND HUMOR. EVEN THOUGH WE HAD A LOVE AND NOT QUITE HATE RELATIONSHIP AS POLICE OFFICERS YOU WERE ALLWAYS THERE WHEN NEEDED. THANKS FOR BEING THERE AND SAVING MY LIFE AT GEORGE AKINS THAT DAY. GAIL SAYS HI WILL MISS YOU. WE WILL TOAST TO YOU WHEN WE GET TOGETHER. LOVE MIKE HOPP.
Joan (Quigley) Lowicki
June 13, 2018
Sincere sympathy to sister Diane and family, as well as Joe's wife. As a very distant relative, my memories of Joe are limited to our growing-up years. Reading the other condolences here has allowed me to know a side of Joe that I was never privlidged to see. Praying that he had limited suffering and that he is now at peace.
Nanette Brenner
June 13, 2018
Someone so special~ can NEVER be forgotten....
Pudge,
my heart is saddened by your loss & my Prayers and thoughts are with you.
I wish you Healing and Peace.
Love, "Nannykins"
June 13, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with you at Forbes for almost 6 years. You were always my best friend and a wonderful co-worker. You were the voice of reason and commanded respect without even saying a word. We shared many stories, laughs, tears and hugs throughout the years. We made a great tag team when it came to unruly patients. You will be remembered fondly and missed always. Fly high with the angels, my friend! Love, Milly
June 13, 2018
Joe you were the love of my life along with being my best friend for the last 24 years. No one could ask for a better husband, I have been blessed. You will be missed by so many. Love you, Pudge
David Klinvex
June 13, 2018
Such a great man to be around and to work with! A great sence of humor. I really enjoyed working with Joe at Forbes. I will miss you my friend!
Jeff Long
June 13, 2018
Sad to hear of Joe's passing. I first met Joe when we both attended Turner School. We became friends and kept in touch up until he left the Wilkinsburg Police Force. He will be missed.
Dorthea Terry
June 13, 2018
Joe
You were the love of my life along wiith being my best friend for the last 24 years.
No one could ask for a better husband.
You will be missed by so many.
Love always
Pudge
Leslie
June 13, 2018
Joe, you will be missed. May you rest in peace!
June 13, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Forbes! He was one of the best men I have ever met. He was compassionate, caring, hysterically funny & made all those around him feel like they mattered. I always felt safe when Big JT was on shift. The world lost a great man. My thoughts & prayers to all his family & friends! Fly High
Evelyn Wilkins
June 13, 2018
RIP my old friend. My thoughts and prayers Pudge to you and all of Joe's family.
Ronn Scala
June 13, 2018
REST IN THE ARM'S OF THE LORD MY PAL JOE.THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIMES WE LAUGHED TOGETHER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER.YOU ARE THE BEST. I LOVE YOU.
Lucy Konvalinka
June 13, 2018
Dear Joe, you were a wonderful man. And had a talent for calming people down with out raising your voice . You have brought so many good memories to Forbes Regional Hospital. Such a gental giant. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. Celebrate my man.
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