Pamela G. Golla

Pamela G. Golla obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Pamela G. Golla

Pamela Golla Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Pamela Grace Golla, age 81, of O'Hara Twp, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Doris (Caldarelli) Santelli.
She is survived by her husband William J. Golla; sons, Scott (Trish) Golla, Mark (Kimberly) Golla and William (Dawn) Golla; eight grandchildren, Devin, Lauren, Caitlin, Brody, Braedan, Jack, Grace, and Kate; and brother, Pat (Patti) Santelli.
A proud graduate of Edinboro University, Pam dedicated her life to nurturing young minds as an elementary school teacher. Her passion for education led her to establish and teach at Chapel Ridge Nursery School. Her interests included cooking for her beloved family, going to card club, bicycling, traveling and her regular visits to Heather to have her hair done.
Mass is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am at St. Joseph Church, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.
Professional services entrusted to Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; 930 Center Avenue Blawnox, PA, 15238; www.thomasmsmithfuneralhome.com.

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April 15, 2025

Jim & Vicki Cavanaugh planted trees.

April 10, 2025

Kent & Vicki Saxby posted to the memorial.

April 9, 2025

Michael Ferraro posted to the memorial.

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Kent & Vicki Saxby

April 10, 2025

Bill - so sorry to learn of your loss. We think of Pam and you often.

Kent & Vicki Saxby

Michael Ferraro

April 9, 2025

Like a second mom to me. Thanks for putting up with this Sharpsburg kid and giving me something to look up to. Your family will always be special to me because of you and Mr. G.

wendel rojik

April 9, 2025

Brenda and I are sadden in the loss of a dear friend. We have many fond memories of our days in endinboro college at that time. Bill, we will lift you up in prayer for comfort and strength.

Tammy & Bill Spoonhoward

April 2, 2025

We are so saddened by Pam´s passing but so thankful for all of the wonderful memories of many years of bike trips and card games. Pam, you will be missed.

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Harry & Pat (McKee) Lee

April 1, 2025

We're saddened to hear of Pam's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family, Bill.

Jack and Valerie Golla

April 1, 2025

God bless you and family in this time of sorrow.

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