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Patricia Diane Gavula
September 16, 1945 ~ September 20, 2016 (age 71) 71 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Judy Gaggini
October 2, 2016 2:28 AM
My two children Mike and Julie Bester had the great fortune of having Pat Gavula as theirfourthgrade teacher. I'm forever indebted to Pat for her qualities as an educator and human being. During the year she taught my daughter I,too, was teaching fourth grade. We had fun sharing some projects and materials. Of all the teachers that my children had in school, she was remembered by them. That is very rare because most children forget who they had as teachers in the elementary years....in Pat's case, I am positive she was remembered by many. My deepest sympathy to the Gavula family....and especially Jenn who I have contacts with in my current school setting.
Message from LuAnn Kirk Glasgow
September 26, 2016 9:14 PM
I Just wanted to express my sympathy to the family of Mrs. Gavula, my fourth grade teacher at Center TWP. School. One of my favorite memories is of her reading to us after lunch every day. I am still an avid reader. I also have the memory of my father taking me to her wedding ceremony and I think I remember that there was snow on the ground . I also think she carried a fur muff? Or maybe the bridesmaids did? I was fortunate to see her several years ago at the outpatient surgery dept. at Butler Hsp.
I can't remember whether she was patient or visitor but I enjoyed seeing her. I have been a nurse at the hsp. for 36 years. I am glad you have so many wonderful memories of her.
I can't remember whether she was patient or visitor but I enjoyed seeing her. I have been a nurse at the hsp. for 36 years. I am glad you have so many wonderful memories of her.
Message from Scott Fizer
September 23, 2016 10:22 PM
Rich and family. Our deepest simpathy to you all . She will be greatly missed, and was a great person. God be with you all in this time of your loss.
Message from Cheryl Kornrumpf Kristufek
September 23, 2016 4:33 PM
I am so sad to learn of Pat's passing. She & I graduated together from BHS & SRU. I was
thrilled that one of my children was in her 4th grade class at Center Twp. where she was an excellent teacher. Please accept my sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
thrilled that one of my children was in her 4th grade class at Center Twp. where she was an excellent teacher. Please accept my sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Message from Andrea Jolley Maschak
September 23, 2016 1:34 PM
Your wife and mom was one of my favorite teachers growing up! I will never forget her kindness and her sticker cards... us kids used to get so excited to get a sticker. I am so sorry to hear of her illness and passing. From the sounds of it, she was incredibly loved. Hang on to your memories.
Andrea
Andrea
Message from Mark Salsgiver
September 23, 2016 8:55 AM
Mr. Gavula,
My sympathies on your loss.
My sympathies on your loss.
A candle was lit by Len & Pam Smetana
on September 22, 2016 9:10 PM
Message from Lynn Hallaba
September 22, 2016 8:26 PM
Mr. Gavula, Jenny and "little Richie," The memories I have for your mother and family (& extended family) go back as far as I can remember on Havenhill Drive. Every season, every school year, every holiday (including every holiday meal!)... my childhood would not have been complete without your mother and I don't have enough words to express my sincere sympathies to your sweet family. I wish I could be there right now because we'd be going through all those photos and memories just reminiscing about all the people she influenced one way or another. Truly missing you all, Lynn (Kredel) Hallaba
Message from Michele Zorn
September 22, 2016 5:22 PM
I am deeply saddened about the passing of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Message from Lee Sparkman
September 22, 2016 3:54 PM
Gavula and Morgus my Families my prayers are with you all. It has always been such nice conversations planning all of your trips together. I will keep you all in my thoughts.
Message from Steve DiGuiseppe
September 22, 2016 12:34 PM
The entire Gavula family is in my prayers and thoughts. I have such fond memories of travelling with Pat, Richard and Barb over the years with the PA State System Travel Program, as well as our periodic email communications (especially the jokes) and phone calls over the years. I will truly miss her fun personality, her warm smile, her sense of caring, her thoughtfulness, and her sense of humor. Thanks for the memories Pat; I'm glad I got to meet you, travel with you, and most importantly call you my friend!
Message from Stacey Richard
September 22, 2016 10:49 AM
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Stacey
Stacey
Message from Colleen Kamarchik
September 22, 2016 8:36 AM
Dear Jen and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will pray for you and your family that you may find some peace in knowing that she is home in a place that is so beautiful and that she is in God' loving embrace.
May her memory be eternal,
Colleen
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will pray for you and your family that you may find some peace in knowing that she is home in a place that is so beautiful and that she is in God' loving embrace.
May her memory be eternal,
Colleen
Message from Reeder family
September 22, 2016 7:14 AM
To Rich and children,
You have our deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful person. May God give you
comfort during this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Rick & Irena Reeder
You have our deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful person. May God give you
comfort during this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Rick & Irena Reeder
Message from Kelly Powers
September 21, 2016 10:11 PM
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength.
Love,
Kelly, Dave, Molly and Brennan
Love,
Kelly, Dave, Molly and Brennan
Message from Joyce Linker
September 21, 2016 4:37 PM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Gavula was my teacher way back in the 1980s and I literally was just thinking of her the other day when a memory from that time popped up of her dressing up as a punk rocker one day (not sure of the reason she did that) but she wore a rainbow colored wig, dark glasses and a jean jacket with a white shirt. She was a wonderful teacher who taught me more than just academics.
Message from marymay Tarcha williamson
September 21, 2016 3:54 PM
gavula family...I am truly sorry to hear about Pats passing. Although she will be joining her parents in heaven. You have my sympathies. I have lots of memories of her when we were officers in our ladies guild. I am sure she will be missed by a lot of people. Take care and God bless your family.
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