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Peggy Madden Obituary
PEGGY ANN (STOEHR)
On Thursday, May 18, 2006, age 71 of Reserve Twp; mother of Mark W. Madden; sister of the late Robert and Ruth Stoehr. Friends received Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center Avenue, West View where Service will be Tuesday 10:30 AM. Peggy was the long time coach for North Hills High School Speech and Debate. Former National Chairman of National Forensic League and member of National Forensic League Hall of Fame. Memorials suggested to the Mario Lemieux Foundation for Cancer Research, 920 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pgh, PA 15222. www.schellhaasfh.com
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Al Cotton
May 28, 2006
Mark,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. I had her for Journalism at North Hills HS. She made the class so much more interesting with Pens talk. Remember Greg Polis was her fave. That was where I first met you. I know she is in a better place. You & your Mother are in my prayers Mark.
Al Cotton
Class of 1973
North Hills High School
Jim Cannata
May 26, 2006
Mark, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I wish I could've come home to offer support in person. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Your friend, Jim Cannata
Darlene (Malone) Hills
May 24, 2006
Dear Mark,
My Sympathy to you at this difficult time. I am sorry that your mother had to undergo such a battle over this past year. The love and strength of the relationship between you two must have been incredible to allow her the dignity to be able to be comfortable, at home, during her passing. This is truely an unselfish love between son and mother. Few will take the time and enpower the strength to make this happen.
I met your mother when a few friends begged me to "try out" forensics. From that time on-- a few years, and many tournaments later, I have always been a fan of both speaking and writing. I have been an ICU RN for 22 years now. I have the self-confidence to handle myself in very difficult, thinking on my feet, and spontaneous situations. I have been teaching, also, within my career field for about the last 12 years. Not a day goes by that I don't use all of my speaking, writing, and teaching skills. Your mother fostered that inner-discovery in myself. I still pick up the Time, Newsweek, and Wall Street Journals with the thoughts that I will need to commit as much of this to memory as possible. After all, this could be my next "extemp" speech material. I still enjoy "debating" with others--especially my husband and sons. I still remember my first topic drawn for speaking: "Will There Ever Be Peace In The Middle East?" Although time marches on, some things never change.
My parents were classmates of your mother, at Allegheny High School. My father has passed on almost two years ago. I do know that Allegheny High School produced some really wonderful people. My parents and your mother are among them. I know that the bonds are strong with this school, as we are in the North Hills and Forensic community.
Although I did judge an occasional tournament in the first few years after graduation from North Hills and college, I regret that I did not stay more active in the Forensic playground. I do know that Peggy was a special person, inspiring all that she encountered in the forensic community.
May the passing of your mom be eased with the great memories and love that you now wear in your heart.
God Bless you,
Darlene (Malone) Hills
Class of 1980 North Hills High School
Brad Cline
May 24, 2006
Mark,
I offer my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. I had the pleasure of knowing her when I helped out the North Hills debate team over several years. Peggy was a great lady and was fun to be around. She obviously will be missed by many.
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John Williams
May 24, 2006
Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I am a 1981 graduate of North Hills and have known your mother for over 27 years. She was and will always be in all of our hearts. She helped me to achieve great things through Forensics. She had a way of taking an average student and turning them into a champion. Above all, she was a great teacher!!! I will always remember her great love for Public Speaking and Radio Programing. I will miss her wit, her command of of the English languagem, Current Events, and debating the issues of day. Your mother was a great thinker and above all, she spoke her made and persuaded my people to change their minds along the way.
I know she loved you very much and was always talking about you throughout the years. Long after my years at North Hills, I did occasionally call your Mother for personal and career advice, talk about the Steelers or the Penquins. we met the date after my 20th reunion for lunch in 2001 and the last time I ever saw her was at Catholic Nationals in Pittsburgh.
The only thing I regret is that i hadn't talked to her in the past 1 1/2 years. It sounds like she battled over the last 14 months with her lungs.
Above all, your mother will always have a special place in my heat--My mentor, coach, adviser, and as an adult a valued companion and a friend.
John L. Williams (Fairfax, Va.)
Speech Chairman (Class of 1981)
North Hills High School.
Shari Stewart Chiropractic
May 24, 2006
Mark,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I enjoyed everytime she came to our office because it seemed I always learned something I didn't know before (No wonder she was such a well liked teacher). She was always kind even when she wasn't feeling well. She has made a positive mark on my life in the short time that I knew her. I will miss her.
Jim Helfrich
May 23, 2006
Mark,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mom was a wonderful person who always had a positive attitude and a smile. I will remember her intelligence and wit and dedication to her family. She always made me feel welcome when I visited your home. I wish I could be there in Pittsburgh to express my condolences in person. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Allen Mc Million
May 23, 2006
Mr Madden
On behalf of the staff of the Kane Regional Center- Ross I would like to offer our condolences on the loss of your mother. Those of us who knew her from her stay in our TCU were made better people for having met her. I myself spent alot of time in her room just talking with her. (I was the tall housekeeper with the mustache) I was saddened to hear of your loss and I wish you and your family the best.
Stay strong,
The staff of Kane hospital-Ross
barry ferris
May 22, 2006
DEAR MARK, I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER PEGGY. PEG AND I WEN TO HIGH SCHOOL AT ALLEGHENY AND GRADUATED TOGETHER IN 1953. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPHONY AND CONDOLENCES. THE LAST TIME I SEEN PEG WAS AT OUR 50TH CLASS REUNION AT THE BABCOCK. MAY GOD BLESS PEGGY AHER WHOLE FAMILY. YOUR MOTHER WAS VERY PROUD OF YOU FOR ALL YOUR ACHIEVMENTS OVER THE YEARS. NO SHE WILL BE AT PEACE WITH GOD
barry ferris
May 22, 2006
DEAR MARK, I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER PEGGY. PEG AND I WEN TO HIGH SCHOOL AT ALLEGHENY AND GRADUATED TOGETHER IN 1953. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPHONY AND CONDOLENCES.
May 22, 2006
Mark: We were all so sorry to hear about Peggy. What a trooper and fighter....She always worked so hard in rehab class despite all of the obstacles she had to overcome. She was one determined lady. We all enjoyed her company and stories. She was so proud of you and shared some good stories about you as well. She will be missed by the class and rehab crew ...Charlotte, Gretchen, Darlene and Robin
Doug Seftas, Esq.
May 22, 2006
Mark,
I wish to send my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your mother. She had a great zest for living that I admired from a very young age. My father coached forensics at Pine-Richland and I met your mother at several of the tournaments. She had such incredible intelligence and a witty, honest, sense of humor. I haven't seen her for many years, but I am reminded of her when I listen to your show. She was truly a great human being.
Vincent Cortese
May 22, 2006
Our deepest sympathies. Peg and family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Vince and Mary Lou Cortese
Joey Ianni
May 22, 2006
Mark,
My condolences on the loss of your mother. I'm sure she's in a better place and will be looking down with pride for many years to come.
Your friend,
Mark Medford
May 22, 2006
Mark~~
I had your mother as my English teacher while at North Hills. She was an avid Penguins fan (as I was and still am) as I'm sure you know all too well. We talked about hockey all the time before and after class. She especially liked Greg Polis at the time. I graduated in 1976 and still remember her most out of all the teachers I had. She was a great teacher and will be missed...
Carole Stoehr Ashbridge
May 22, 2006
Mark,
How shocked I was when I read the emailed headlines of the PG on Sunday. I am so sorry for your loss and the suffering that Peggy must have experienced. We had such a great time the last time together as she was taking us on a tour of the family plots in cemetaries to satisfy my genealogical thirst. At the last one on Mt. Troy she said: I have to go now Mark is on. She was a devoted Mom, a dedicated teacher and coach, and a woman with an incredible sense of humor. We will miss her, too.
Carole, Earle, and Amy Ashbridge
Fran Bogos
May 22, 2006
Mark,
Your mother was an amazing woman! She influenced the lives of all of us in the Forensics community. I can never think about Speech and
Debate without thinking about our Hall of Famer!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Fran Bogos
Kimberly Lebak
May 22, 2006
Mark,
I have known your Mom for 4 years now and it is way too short of time to know what a dynamic and great woman she was.
She's taught me everything I know about public speaking, speaking your mind, and being headstrong about what you need to accomplish to be successful.
Thanks to her, I want to be a Forensics coach, to teach others what she has taught me. Her wisdom and wit will never be forgotten!
I am deeply sorry for your loss, but you know better than anyone what a wonderful woman she was!
The North Hills Forensics team has you in our thoughts and prayers, and she will always live on in our hearts and voices.
Norman Connors
May 22, 2006
Mark,
My sympathies are with you are your loved ones. I always enjoyed speaking to your mom on the telephone. She never failed to brighten up the day. Please take care, and sorry I can't make it in.
Jo & Mark Braun
May 22, 2006
Mark,
Mark & I send our deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. We know how close you were to your mom and how wonderfully you took care of her. Remember all the great times the two of you have shared and know that she is keeping a watchful eye on you from above.
scott
May 21, 2006
mark,
my wife and i would like to pass along our sincere condolences. my wife was one of your mothers students in school and said that she was such a nice woman. hearing how you would talk about your mom on the radio, helped me to reconnect with my mom after years of silence. God Speed.
Cathy Jones
May 21, 2006
Dear Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
With sincere sympathy, Ken, Cathy, Ryan and Renee Jones
Charles Porter
May 21, 2006
Mark, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. She is certainly in a better place now. May your memories comfort you and your faith lead you to the understanding that your mother is smiling down on you.
Chuck Porter
Carol & Mike Fisher
May 21, 2006
Mark,
Our deepest sympathies. I enjoyed working with your Mom at Duquesne. She always had a great story to tell! She was so proud of you. We will miss her.
joan Stoehr-Carter
May 21, 2006
Mark:
I was shocked to hear of Peggy's death. We were so close as kids since we were just about the only "kids" in the family. She always got to be the "High Priestess" since she was older. She was also in my wedding and you and Scott used to play sometimes as toddlers. My Dad's funeral was the last time I saw her. I am so sorry for your loss and mine.
Matthew McConaghy
May 21, 2006
Dear Mark,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm sure your Mother is presently enjoying eternal glory with her loved ones. Be assured of her presence spiritually with all of you. May the Lord bless you and grant you His peace.
May all the good memories of your life with her sustain you during this time and may she live on in your hearts forever.
Your passion and dedication are a real tribute to your Mother as she was such an influence to so many.
Just a long-time fan.
Matthew G. McConaghy
Peters Township
Denny Scalese
May 21, 2006
Mark,
Like everyone else, I am sorry to learn that your mom passed away. Be grateful that she is no longer suffering and be assured that she is in a better place. Be grateful that you were able to spend the last years with her, as close as you two were. My family will be praying for you.
Carolyn Green (Norris)
May 21, 2006
Mark,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had the great joy of knowing Peggy as my teacher and coach and later as my friend and colleague. Her love of forensics was infectious, and I am very grateful for the positive influcence she had on my life. She will be truly missed.
Mario Dias
May 21, 2006
Please except my deepest sympathies for your loss. I new Peggy almost 18 years ago as she mentored me in North Hills' debate program. I'm a better person for having known her.
Emma Lee Hartle
May 21, 2006
To "My Mark"
It's the way your mom always spoke of you....She was so proud of your accomplishments.
She was my teacher, my coach, my mentor, my friend for 40 years. She loved people in a "sanitary way." And she loved you most of all.
Please know that Stacy or I will do anything we can for you. Know that she lives on in every former "forensicator", every teacher mentored by her, every coach guided by her. Her influence goes far beyond what any of us can imagine.
Brian Pfab
May 21, 2006
Mark,
I am so very saddened by the loss of your mother. Although I briefly talked with her during the time I worked for the Free Press, I found her to be a very kind lady with a great sense of humor. Please accept the well-wishes and prayers of me & my family that you'll find comfort and strength during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mark.
Peace be with you Mark.
Robert Kline
May 21, 2006
Mark,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I know she is in a better place and she will surely be missed. Just a fan- Rob Kline
Terry Neary
May 20, 2006
Mark,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I know that you were very close...my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Chris Peters
May 20, 2006
Peggy was a wonderful teacher & a loving and warm person.Chris Peters(former teacher-NHHS & NHJHS)
George and Barbara Kuhl
May 20, 2006
Our Condolonces - it was nice to see Peggy at the last Allegheny High School reunion.
Sharon Volpe
May 20, 2006
Oh, Mark - Please know that everyone in the forensics community will miss your mom so much. You have to know that my family is going to be with you in thoughts, prayers, and in any way that you need us -
Sharon
Brother Robert Wilsbach, FSC
May 20, 2006
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Mark W. Madden
Dear Mark:
I was saddened to learn of the death of your mother, Peggy Ann Stoehr Madden. During the eleven years I taught and coached at Central Catholic High School, she was assistant and then head coach at North Hills High School. We enjoyed a cordial relationship working on District and National Tournaments and watching talented young people develop their gifts and characters. At times such as these, words are unable to carry the full message of comfort and consolation which we want them to bear, but they are all we have. Having experienced the death of my father in 1995, I am aware of the deep emotions which accompany such a loss. Be sure of continued remembrance of her in my prayers and those of all the Brothers here at Lewis.
May the Lord continue to hold you in the hollow of his hand and may you find his comforting presence in the silent power of prayer, in the wisdom of the Scripture, the nourishment of the Eucharist, the beauty of the liturgy, and in all his holy people gathered round you
to help you.
I join my voice to the ancient hymn of the early Church:
May the angels lead her into Paradise.
May the martyrs come and welcome her on her way
And lead her into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the choirs of angels welcome her.
And with Lazarus, who once was poor,
May she have everlasting life. Amen.
I close with the traditional prayer which we Brothers have prayed for over three hundred years:
Live Jesus in our hearts--Forever.
With sympathy and promise of prayers,Your Brother,
May 20, 2006
Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Owens Family
Erin Daugherty
May 20, 2006
Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you peace and wonderful memories of your mom. Love, Jim and Erin Daugherty
Eric
May 20, 2006
Mark,
My sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother. My family will be praying for yours.
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