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Catherine Pientka Obituary
Catherine was the oldest of Walter and Eva's five children and she graduated from Clinchco High School in 1944. Catherine's two brothers, Jackie and Jimmie, preceded her in death. Her sister, Juanita Gray, continues to reside in Atlanta, Ga., while brother, Edward Simms Jr., makes his home in Norfolk.
Catherine was happily married to retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Pientka for more than 63 years. As Joe served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II, at Fort Lee, Taejon and Seoul, South Korea, Catherine raised two children: a son, Joe Jr., and a daughter, Mary (Sissy).
Joe Pientka Jr., and wife, Mary, reside in Jacksonville, Fla., and Catherine's daughter, Mary, preceded her in death in 2005. While raising her children, Catherine also worked as a regional supervisor for My Maternity stores of Richmond, where she maintained retail stores in seven states. Catherine retired in 1970, but she did not stay idle after retirement, Golf, dachshunds and family continued to be Catherine's focus for the remainder of her life.
Catherine is survived by: two grandsons and four great-grandchildren; grandson, Joe Pientka III, and wife Melissa; two great-granddaughters; Jillian Marie Pientka and Madeleine Jolie Pientka; and a great-grandson, Ethan Sawyer Pientka, all of Arlington; a grandson, John Alex Pientka; and a great-grandson, John Lukas Pientka, both of Scottsdale, Ariz. Catherine is also survived by a niece, Vickie Lee Frost of St. Paul, Va.; a nephew, James Gray of Atlanta, Ga.; a nephew, John Gray of Castlewood; and a nephew, Gary Gray of Atlanta, Ga.
Catherine's funeral services will be private at Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Petersburg Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Pientka
Teresa Roe-Witte
February 7, 2014
To the family of Joe and Catherine Pientka. My name is Teresa Roe Witte, daughter of Sergeant Major Carl M. Roe who was a great friend and fellow soldier with your father at Fort Lee, VA. Recently I came accross some photos of your father and mother taken at an award ceremony in February 1964. I would love to send these to your family. Please contact me by email at [email protected] . Please accept my condolences on your mothers death.
November 29, 2013
Dear Joe and family - Our sincere condolence on the loss of your.
'Clincho Queen'.. Ralph & Liz
Malcolm Shreeve
November 20, 2013
Joe, I was so sorry to hear from Helen of the death of Catherine. Even though it has been several years since I last met with you I still think of you both with fondness. God Bless. Malcolm Shreeve
Ron Sims Sr
November 16, 2013
Joe & Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. I want you to know that you and your Family are in our hearts and prayers. May GOD BLESS you in this time of sorrow.
Pat Campbell
November 15, 2013
Uncle Joe and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. I will always remember you with love Aunt Catherine, til we meet again.
Love
Anne Stamos
November 15, 2013
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Catherine. I only knew her through George and he thought so much of both of you.
Vickie Frost
November 15, 2013
My dearest Auntie. I will never forget all the wonderful times we shared together. The laughing and crying. How good and wonderful you always were to me. And more than being my Auntie, you were my close friend and for that I will always thank you from the deepest part of my heart. God keep you safe in his arms, loving you always Vickie
Juanita Gray
November 15, 2013
I will miss you and your love. May God keep you in his loving hands. God bless you Sis.
November 15, 2013
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Wakefield & Family
Ed Johnson & Laurie Michel
November 15, 2013
Joe, Laurie and I are sorry for your loss and we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Death will not wash away so many years of good memories.
ray frost
November 14, 2013
sorry for your loss. god bless and keep you through this trying time
November 14, 2013
Granny, I will always love and miss you!I am so thankful for the many years we had together, especially the last two. We have had many memorable times from the time I was a child up to the present that I will never forget. I thank God that I got to spend Saturday afternoon with you doing little things (talking, laughing, hugging) and I know that made your last moments on earth a little more bearable. I love you as much as you love me and you will live in my heart forever. Love always, Your Granddaughter, Pamela McGough (formerly Pamela Pientka
John & Lisa Gray
November 14, 2013
Sending our condolences. With deepest sympathy we love you Aunt Catherine and you will be missed . John & Lisa Gray
Shirley & Dick Denning
November 14, 2013
Normally I am not for a loss of words but today I am. Our Deepest Sympathy
Tom Lesniak
November 14, 2013
Joe, I was distressed to see your mother's obituary in this morning's paper. I pray that you'll find solace in your memories of her and gratitude for her long life.
November 14, 2013
To Joe and Family,
We were very sorry ot hear of your loss, you have our deepest sympathies.
Bruce & Hildegard Schwalm
Dale Denning
November 14, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
My deepest sympathy and may God Bless you and your family.
Col Ted Gaydos
November 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gary & Jackie Gray
November 13, 2013
With deepest sympathy, rest in peace Aunt Catherine. We love you very very much!! Gary, Jackie, Brittany and BreeAnn Gray
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