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Robert Margucci
January 22, 2009
Dear sharon, I am so sorry to hear about pauls passing. I was so glad to know him, and always admired his great head of hair. He will be sadly missed as a friend and customer.
john f. richnavsky richnavsky
January 21, 2009
hi sharon this is john , dollys brother, i'm sorry for your loss, i guess moppy and suzzie is in charge now, its so hard to lose someone, i can only tell you that you are in my prayers, and i think of the time you had the mustang and you worked at the lumber yard and i would take your car to my mom and dad's house and cleaned it, i thought i was hot studd driving that car, alot of great memories and i'm sure you have alot of memories of your husband to help you get thru the hard times, so in closing Sharon, God Bless You...
Dennis Sedei
January 7, 2009
To Mrs Hollern, Pat and your growing family to carry on the "Irish" , we pass on our deepest sympathy on your loss of a tremendous father, teacher and individual. Myself, my wife, and all three of my children all had the pleasure of going through McCort with the positives that "Skip" brought with him everyday. A total class act not soon to be repeated. May God comfort you all.
Sam Andolina
January 4, 2009
To the Hollern family.
From the days from Old Conemaugh Boro "Skip" was a good guy--man. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and those of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Lauren Cascino
January 3, 2009
I was so sad to hear about the passing of such a wonderful person. Mr. Hollern had a true passion for his students and we all felt the same way about him. No other teacher could make World Geography as interesting as Mr. Hollern!
I will certainly miss him and I am sure every McCort student who had the pleasure of sitting in his classroom can say the same.
Marcy Cavanaugh Davies (Class of '99)
January 3, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hollern's passing. Even though we only had him our freshman year for geography, I fondly remember him, years later, standing in his doorway between classes ... always addressing us, & remembering our names even though we no longer had him for class.
McCort has lost a wonderful teacher, role-model, and friend. He's no longer suffering, but we are without him. He will be missed by many. Condolences to the family -- I'm sure his grandkids will grow up knowing what a special guy they had for a grandfather.
Mr. Hollern, we will never forget you ... and will always say a special prayer on St. Patrick's Day, in your memory.
Nancy Bryant
January 2, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Hollern's family upon his passing. I, like so many others, have fond memories of him as a truly great teacher at BMHS. Peace be with you all at this difficult time.
Nancy (Blair) Bryant - Class of '83
Laura Mattern Lamonde Class of 95
January 2, 2009
Hollern Family - thoughts and prayers are with you during this time! Please know that Mr. Hollern has touched so many people's lives over the years and will not be forgotten! With deepest sympathy.
Michelle GossPear
January 1, 2009
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Hollern. I've lived in SC for the past 15 years and am a BMHS graduate of 1989. I heard about his loss on Facebook! What a man! He has touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed!
Denise Waligora(class of 84)
January 1, 2009
Dear Hollern Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Hollern will always be remembered as a kind man and unforgettable teacher.
Joe Eckenrod
December 31, 2008
Pat,
We are sorry for your loss. You have our family's condolences.
Sincerely,
Joe, Jamie and Haley Ann Eckenrod
Joyce Ocipa-Christner
December 31, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
I was at a loss for words when I heard of Mr. Hollern's passing. I remember geography with him and how fun he made it. Also the constant joking with Miss Piatak about something crazy she did. He made the monotony of school fun.
Danielle Alberter
December 31, 2008
My deepest sympathy is with the entire Hollern Family at your time of loss. Mr. Hollern was a wonderful teacher and friend who will live on in our hearts and memories.
Jessica (Larrimer) Gilbert, BMHS '95
December 31, 2008
To the Hollern Family:
It is with sadness that I type this message. I am so sorry for your loss. All of my memories of Mr. Hollern are positive ones. He was such a wonderful man and teacher - a truly dedicated man to the BMHS family. I am sure it brings you comfort to know what an influence he has had on so many young people. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Shaffer - Etchison
December 31, 2008
To the Hollern Family, I echo all the words already written from other BMHS students. It was evident Mr. Hollern loved his work and truly inspired his students to do their best.
Jamie Shaffer-Etchison '95
Julie Farabaugh
December 31, 2008
To the Hollern Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hollern's passing. He was such a wonderful, kind-hearted, fun-loving man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Scott Close
December 31, 2008
Pat and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. The world has lost a true gentleman. I always looked forward to seeing his smiling face when Somerset entered the McCort gym. Polly too has many fond memories of him from high school. The Somerset basketball team and the Close family sends our deepest sympathies. God Bless.
Lauren Spangler
December 31, 2008
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Hollern. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. He made learning about geography fun, which is practically impossible. I remember his love of all things Irish, how he would take all the Irish kids to his map to show us where our clan was from. I am so lucky to have known him and so sorry for your loss.
Mary Pat Sheridan
December 31, 2008
Mr. Hollern "walked the walk" and, undoubtedly, strolled right into Heaven. He will continue to be a wonderful example to all his students & colleagues and someone to whom we can now pray.
Thankfully, his suffering is over and he is enjoying the rewards of a life well-lived. Our prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Tim, Mary Pat, Jim, Joe, Brigid, Erin, & Maureen Sheridan
dolly yonkoski
December 31, 2008
Sharon, Pat & Ashley:
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May the Luck of the Irish be always with you.
love uncle johnnie and dolly
Jeffrey Tarman
December 31, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss and my condolences to the family. Mr Hollern was a great teacher and very cool when I was in school. He will be missed by many and my prayers are with you all.
Bishop McCort Junior
December 31, 2008
To the Hollern family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. Mr. Hollern was among my favorite teachers. I will never forget him.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
-Megan P
Maria Santoyo
December 31, 2008
Dear Hollern family,
May the Dear Lord Bless and keep over all of you during your time of sorrow. I was a student of Bishop McCort and Mr. Hollern was my homeroom teacher. He was loads of fun and I remember how he loved St. Patrick's Day. May he rest in peace.
Vicky Stackhouse
December 30, 2008
Sharon, Patrick and Family,
Seems like only yesterday that we were one big happy Arbutus family. Our boys took the field and we shared the concession stand and began new friendships. And even though our paths went in different ways I have always regarded those times with fondness. I hope that all the wonderful memories you have had with Paul will be a comfort to you. God bless you all and please know that our family will remember you in our prayers.
Raslevich Family
December 30, 2008
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Miske
December 30, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
I was so sad when I first heard. Then I thought of all the wonderful memories that I have of Mr. Hollern. Growing up, he was a second father to me, and for that I am truly thankful. He will always be with you in your hearts.
Bob, Jan & Justin Dravis
December 30, 2008
Dear Sharon and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy and will be in our prayers. Paul was a wonderful person as well as a great teacher. He will not be forgotten
Genna McLaughlin Cavanaugh
December 30, 2008
simply heartbroken ... you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sr. Cindy Burns, CCW
December 30, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
My memories of Mr. Hollern go back to 7th grade, as I watched him pick up the Sisters of St. Joseph who lived at the school I attended and worked at Bishop McCort. Later I attended Bishop McCort and while I didn't have him as a teacher, I felt his influence greatly. I was honored to have a wonderful conversation with him when his mom died recently. Now, as a sister myself, I remember his great kindness to women religious and I am certain that God is blessing him with joy and peace in the kingdom of Heaven. Know of my continued prayers for all of you. I work at St. Benedict and will be singing at the funeral, as my gift to you and to Mr. Hollern.
With my deepest sympathy,
Donnie Perry
December 30, 2008
Mrs.Hollern and Pat
I am truly sorry. Mr. Hollern taught me soo much not only as a student but as father,brother and son. Mr. Hollern is a great man. Thank you for sharing him with me.
Michael & Linda Carrigan
December 30, 2008
Sharon,Patrick and family,
We send heartfelt symapathy to you. Paul was a long time, next door neighbor, to my mother. He was a considerate, gentle, unassuming friend, who always found a way to help her with numerous chores. There was always time for talk, a smile and a wave in his coming and going. This kind of neighbor is hard to find. Pauls kindness will remain in our hearts forever. He truly was a servant of God. In time may your sorrow turn to smiles and memories of you life together.
Sincerely,
Linda and Michael Carrigan
Steve Yanni
December 29, 2008
Mrs. Hollern, Patrick, and Ashley,
You have my deepest sympathies! I still remember Mr. Hollern fondly from my freshman year at BMHS. He was a McCort icon who will be forever missed!
Patrick Hollern
December 29, 2008
To All,
Thank you so much for your kindness and unbelievable support for our family during this difficult time. It is truly humbling to read the entries and heartfelt words that you all have mentioned. My dad was my best friend and my role model and that's an awesome relationship to have with a parent. Again we thank all of you and truly appreciate your support.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Jim & Stef Parker
December 29, 2008
Sharon, Pat, and Family,
When we heard of Paul's death, we couldn't help but recall what a fine man he was. He will remain forever in the hearts of all those who loved him. I was in his 1967 World Cultures class at McCort. He was a wonderful role model for so many McCort students throughout the years. It was quite a surprise to meet up with him again years later when our sons played baseball at Arbutus Little League. Paul was a wonderful neighbor and friend to the Parker family.
Larry and Betty Pfeil
December 29, 2008
Mrs. Hollern, Pat, and family:
Know of our deep sympathy in the passing of Paul. We will be forever grateful for his friendship and the part he played in our children's education. God Bless.
Shannon, Jeff, & Hailey Sotosky
December 29, 2008
Hollern Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
Lisa (Meyers) Cozart
December 29, 2008
To the Hollern family,
As a graduate of BMHS '87 there are so many fond memories of him as a teacher, mentor and coach that will have him live on in our thoughts and daily adventures. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and always remember he will live in your hearts forever.
Jaclyn (Papuga) Krawczyk, BMHS Class of 2000
December 29, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
You have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Mr. Hollern made my freshman year at McCort wonderful and I enjoyed talking with him about Notre Dame football throughout my high school years. I saw him at the beginning of this school year during an open house. It was wonderful to see him back in the classroom and I’m grateful that I had a chance to speak with him one last time. The old building will never be the same. He’ll be in my thoughts on St. Patrick’s Day.
Pam Spangler
December 29, 2008
Mrs. Hollern & Family,
Paul was teacher to my oldest son Matt, daughter Jessie & myself at Bishop McCort. Mr Hollern was one of my favorite teachers & I know both of my children feel the same about him. My regret is that my youngest son will not have the pleasure of having him as well at McCort. My prayers go out to You and to all of your family & friends that will miss him. Mr. Hollern was a beautiful person & very devoted to his family,his students & to Bishop McCort...he will be missed.
Henry and Rosemary Dill
December 28, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. All five of our children attended Bishop McCort and have fond memories of Mr. Hollern. He was a great teacher and an even greater person.
Erin O'Leary and Pete O'Connor '06
December 28, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
We remember Mr. Hollern very fondly. We will never forget him in his green suit playing Irish music on St Patrick's Day. He was always our favorite teacher and his classes were always enjoyable. He was a good hearted person and someone that we will never forget.
Joan Kosmac
December 28, 2008
Dear Sharon,
I am saddened to hear about your husband Paul...after reading the wonderful comments expressed here I know that you were truely an exceptional couple, very special....you will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers...my hope is that you take comfort in all that you had and all that Paul gave to the people in his life.
Joan Kosmac, Llanfair, PA
Barb (Bailey) Villano
December 28, 2008
Dear Mrs Hollern, Pat and Ashley, I am so sorry to hear of Mr Hollern's passing. He is a wonderful man and I am blessed to have had the chance to have him as a teacher as a role model. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In sympathy and love,
Buster Wellek
December 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to a true friend, mentor, and human being - I am at a loss with you, Ray and Geno passing on to the Kingdom of God on earth. But I know I can still count on you in tough times - The Buster Wellek Family - Erie, PA
McCort Graduate
December 27, 2008
I graduated from McCort a few years ago, and I have many fond memories of Mr. Hollern's geography class and of course his St. Patrick's Day celebrations. He was a great man, and will never be forgotten.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
David Roman, Jr.
December 27, 2008
The family of Mr. Paul Hollern,
May the knowledge that Mr. Hollern is now in God's Kingdom be of comfort to you in this difficult time. You are all in my prayers.
Diane Myers
December 27, 2008
Dear Hollern Family, I had Mr. Hollern for World Cultures in 1968. I met up with him a few weeks ago in Walmart and we had a nice conversation. I am a cancer survivor also. Mr. Hollern was a great person and a very humble man. It was an honor to share a few minutes in his life.
Diane (Burns) Myers
Sr. Nancy Spence
December 27, 2008
Dear Sharon,
Know of my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved Paul. Know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love
Kim Nagy
December 27, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
Words cannot express the sympathy I have. Mr. Hollern will always be remembered as a great person, educator and friend to the student body of BMHS. You cannot look back on your education at McCort and not have some fond memory of the man! Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim Piskura Nagy, class of '87
Carol Grove
December 27, 2008
Sharon, Pat, Ashley,Riley and Peyton,
I am so very sorry to hear about Paul. I am in Seattle for Christmas and just heard. You have my deepest sympathy. Paul was a GREAT person and helped me alot my first couple of years at McCort. We would meet in the parking lot each morning and he would always have something to say that would keep me going each day. I'm really going to miss him. If there is anything that I can do,please do not hesitate to ask.. I'll be back in town on Jan. 3.
We know that Paul is in a better place.
J.
December 27, 2008
Dear Hollern Family,
The news of Mr. Hollern's passing saddens me deeply. As a BMHS graduate, there was never a day you would walk by him without a smile and kind word. He was truly a great and caring man and devoted teacher. I will never forget celebrating St. Patrick's Day in his classroom! I'm sure your family has many wonderful memories to look back with in fondness also.
Being a teacher myself now, I hope to have the same positive affect on my students as Mr. Hollern has had on me and many others who have had the opportunity to sit in his classroom. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John Davidson
December 27, 2008
To the Hollern family,
I have great memories of Mr. Hollern - my freshman home room teacher (Rm 313). Sending you good thoughts during this difficult time.
Cathe and Pete Gorski
December 27, 2008
Sharon, Patrick and Family--
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Even though he wasn't able to beat this terrible disease, perhaps there is some comfort in knowing that you did everything you could to keep it at bay as long as possible. Try to remember all of the good times--the smiles and hugs and laughs and maybe the bad times will fade away. We will be thinking about you.
PS. I'll never forget the impression Paul made at our wedding when two of our groomsmen(both McCort grads) wondered how Mr. Hollern came to be invited to the festivities!
Fr. Frank Scornaienchi, T.O.R.
December 27, 2008
Sharon, Patrick & Ashley:
You are in my prayers. I will always remember "Skip" as one of my best teachers, mentor and friend. It was always good to see him at the McCort games. May he now rest in the Lord's peace.
Roseann Neatrour
December 27, 2008
Dear Mrs. Hollern & Family,
I am a 1974 grad of BMHS and had Mr. Hollern for 2 classes -- World Cultures & History of Africa. I will always remember him as my favorite teacher. I still have a test in my scrapbook from his class dated April 7, 1971 which he titled Baseball Team Home Opener Test.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Fran Pozun
December 27, 2008
Paul meant so much to me at BMHS. He was the perfect role model of a dedicated, devoted teacher. I will miss his kind personality and warm smile. St. Patrick's Day will not be the same without him. Thank you, Paul, for all of your dedication and your friendship. Sharon, Pat, Ashley, Reilly and Peyton...you are in my prayers,
Anna Gibbs
December 27, 2008
There are few times in your life when you meet someone and instantly know this person is full of God's light, faith and kindness. This is the only way I can describe the few times my path has crossed with Paul Hollern. He taught my sons and I know our lives are better for having known him. May God Bless your family and bring you the peace and comfort of friends and family at this time.
The Gibbs Family
Masha williams
December 27, 2008
Dear Pat and Ashley,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Marsha & Bob
Scott Williams
December 27, 2008
To Mrs. Hollern, Pat, Ashley, and the kids:
I would like to offer my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Mr. Hollern was one of the greatest men I have ever encountered in my life. I often thought that if I didn’t have my own dad, I would want my dad to be Mr. Hollern. He had the rare combination of intelligence, wit and kindness. I will miss seeing him working in the garden, talking sports over a few Yuenglings, and just plain joking around with him. I will miss him very much.
Bob Hankinson
December 27, 2008
Dear Hollern family,
I don't know any of you, nor did I ever know Paul outside of the classroom. He was, however, my most beloved teacher at Bishop McCort, and I can only imagine the scores of young lives he inspired over the years. I will never forget him.
Karen Taleff (Wilker)
December 27, 2008
Sharon, Patrick and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul your memories will keep him forever with you. You have my deepest sympathy I will pray for you all. My daughter (Missy) and Patrick went to St. Benedict together many years ago.
Bishop McCort Senior
December 27, 2008
As a student at Bishop McCort, I will greatly miss him, but also by the whole student body who loved him. He will be remembered in our hearts, and his family will be remembered in my prayers.
--GO IRISH
Mark Anderson
December 26, 2008
To Mrs. Paul Hollern, Pat and Ashley from the Ebensburg Andersons:
You have our deepest sympathies! Paul was a great guy, and one of the main reasons why I looked forward to coming to work each day. Please do let us know if there's anything that we can do to help you in any way during this most difficult time; I'll be back in Cambria County on Sunday, December 28. Take care, Mark, Toni-Renee and Stephenie Anderson
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