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Farewell and Semper Fi ~ Wilma E. Pakuszewski March 17, 1939 – February 7, 2025

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Age 85, of California, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Friday, February 7, 2025. Daughter of the late Chester and Loretta (Melder) Pakuszewski; sister of the late Richard Pakuszewski; friend of Cecilia Campos, Bonnie Bridge, Beatrix Bagin and the late Dot Baker.

Friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 3-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service and Military Honors at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marine Corps League.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visitation

  •   Monday, March 17, 2025
  •   3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Funeral Service

  •   Monday, March 17, 2025
  •   6:30 PM

 

Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Homes, Inc.
216 44th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-3445

https://www.zalewskifuneralhome.com/

 

“Vietnam, History & Culture” with Todd DePastino

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Date: September 7, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Zoom, Facebook, YouTube
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Long before the Veterans Breakfast Club, Todd DePastino taught courses at Penn State and Waynesburg University titled “Vietnam in War and Peace.” In 2018 and again 2020, as the Director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, he finally got to lead a tour of Vietnam from Hanoi in the North to the Mekong Delta in the South.

The third VBC Vietnam tour with 20 travelers will leave in November. To mark this upcoming trip, Todd presents a lecture on the history and culture of Vietnam, focusing especially on the lessons learned while traveling in Vietnam. You’ll hear about its unusual geography, natural beauty, ancient culture, and vibrant economic life. We’ll also talk about the war, of course. How it’s remembered in Vietnam and how the Vietnamese treat Americans when they meet them.

Todd will speak for 45 minutes and then open up the Zoom room for questions and conversation.

You’ll learn the truth about the Tet Offensive, how Confucianism determines traffic patterns, why Vietnamese people are obsessed with your age, and the three things to know before crossing the street in Vietnam.

Join us for a fun night of history and travel talk!

2023 Cannon Ball Fundraiser Gala November 3rd

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The festivities for this patriotic, black-tie event will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as our museum comes alive.
Enjoy a unique and fun experience presented through the personal artifacts and real-life stories
of honor, courage, and sacrifice from our Veterans.
Then guests proceed to our elegant ballroom for an evening filled with fine food including a military-inspired formal sit-down dinner.

This year’s entertainment will be a lively dueling piano performance courtesy of Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos.

ATTIRE: BLACK TIE (OPTIONAL)/MILITARY DRESS UNIFORM

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

September 13, 2023 Pittsburgh Hires Veterans Event

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Pittsburgh Hires Veterans

 

 

 

 

 

This FREE event is for veterans and veteran spouses who are searching for meaningful employment or are trying to find a new and satisfying career path.

H.R. professionals from local employers will be here to help you:

  • Hone your Job Goals
  • Update your Resume
  • Polish your Interview Skills
  • Get ready for Job Fairs
  • Prepare for Solid Employment

In 2022 Pittsburgh Hires Veterans helped place over 100 veterans into employment and we are ready and waiting to help you!

MORE INFORMATION HERE

11th Annual Trap Shoot For Heroes Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp

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LOCATION:
NORTH SIDE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION
325 MT. PLESANT RD.
WARRENDALE, PA 15086

08:30 SAFETY BRIEF & OPENING REMARKS
08:45 FIRST ROUND OF SHOOTING BEGINS
12:30 LUNCH PROVIDED BY MONTE CELLO’S!
02:00 AWARDS

REGISTER TEAMS OF 5 SHOOTERS BY COMPLETING THE FORM
ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE OR BY GOING TO: www.WHHC.org/trap-shoot-for-heroes.html

$100 PER SHOOTER FOR TWO ROUNDS OF TRAP SHOOTING
$200 PER SHOOTER FOR FOUR ROUNDS OF TRAP SHOOTING
1/2 PRICE FOR VETERANS AND JUNIORS (UNDER 18)

SHOOTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING THEIR OWN SHELLS. A LIMITED QUANTITY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JEREMY@WHHC.ORG
WE ARE PROUD TO BE A 100% ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION!

Trap Shoot Information

Memorial Bike Tour

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Ride the Panhandle Trail with PHV as our annual tour rolls into the month of May.

Celebrate national Bike Month and honor hometown heroes on Armed Forces Day.

Just over 20 miles

Veteran Memorials and Photo Ops along the way

Ride in honor of a veteran

Relax with fellow riders at the end of the ride

10% of proceeds from the event will be donated to relief efforts for Ukraine

Flyer for Bike Tour

2020 Holiday Service Project

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The Detachment is continuing to support the same Holiday Service Project that we have done since 2006. It will be modified slightly due to the pandemic restrictions. Last year the Detachment collected monetary contributions and toys & gifts for several deserving organizations. Janet used the donations to purchase additional toys & gifts. A carload of items went to North Hills Community Outreach. Items were also distributed to Genesis of Pittsburgh in Bellevue. They were extremely thankful for our generosity. This year the need will be greater than ever due to the effects on the economy caused by the pandemic. Because of the pandemic we will not be collecting items for VA Hospital patients this year.

We are going to begin the collections in October so that the items can be given to the organizations by mid-November.

WHAT:

  • Toys, gift items, especially needed are items for boys & teenagers; any Steelers items (shirts in large sizes); gift cards; even small toys & items less than $5 are greatly appreciated. Do not wrap the items.
  • Holiday gift-wrap & gift bags, ribbon & tape are also needed.
  • Monetary donations will be used to purchase toys & gifts & gift cards.

WHEN:

  • Toy & Gift items and Donations will be collected at the October Detachment meeting or can be sent to Janet at the address below.

HOW:

  • Bring your items or donations to the October Detachment meeting and give them to Karl Wilzer for Janet Lindner. Items can also be dropped off at Janet’s home. She will see that they are distributed to the organizations listed above.
  • Contributions by check can be sent to Janet Lindner, 930 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. If possible, make the checks out to Janet Lindner to simplify the process. (All monies are accounted for and a report is prepared for the Detachment).

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide to this worthwhile project.

Project Coordinator Janet Lindner

Service Project Flyer

2020 Dept. of PA Service Rifle Match

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2020 Dept. of PA Service Rifle Match

Millvale Sportsmen’s Club

Rife MatchThe 2020 Department of PA District 10 Service Rifle Match will be held on September 5th or 6th (Weather Delay date) 2020.

The location will be Millvale Sportsmen’s Club

170 Sunny Hill Road

Wexford, PA 15090

Match is sponsored by Ohio Valley Detachment and the match will be run by the Millvale Range Directors.

This is an All Service Rifle Match to include 03’s, M1 Garands,

M1A’s, M14’s and AR15’s fired at a range of 200 yards.

4X scopes are allowed but must shoot as an open class. There will be no open class teams for scopes, only individual shooters. Shooters may only shoot in one class not both. All shooters are required to wear safety glasses and ear protection. All shooters will be reuired to pull targets in the “butts” unless they have a handicap.

Firing Positions

3 sighters

10 Offhand

15 sitting or Kneeling

15 prone

 

We will begin to accept applications after July 15th.

Please make up your teams and individual shooters and submit along with the Hold Harmless forms for each shooter.

Cost of match will be $30.00 per shooter Make check out to

Ohio Valley Marines Det. 882 and mail to

654 Charette Place

Sewickley, PA 15143

For questions contact:

Mike Shaffer –  Chairman

724-601-3890

mshaffer777@gmail.com

Hero’s 4 Hannah

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HEROES 4 HANNAH – Golf Scramble  September 21, 2020

On June 15th, 2020 Chris and Amanda Pyles received news that no parent should ever hear. 

Their sweet 2-year-old, Hannah Joy, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma which is a rare form of pediatric cancer. 

HannahIf you’ve ever interacted with Hannah it was easy to see that something wasn’t right, this spunky little girl has kept the family on their toes since she was born. 

Through faith and the help of the amazing staff at Children’s hospital Amanda, Chris and family are helping Hannah fight her way through this battle. 

All proceeds form the “Heroes 4 Hannah” Golf Tournament will be given directly to the Pyles family to help support them through this incredibly difficult time. 

We ask for your most generous support. 

For more information about Hannah and her family, go to the “About” Tab.  

Hero’s 4 Hannah Golf Event

Tournament Information:
When: Monday, September 21st
Where: Birdsfoot Golf Club – Freeport, PA
Time: 8:30am (check-in) – 10:00am (start)

Cost:
$100 – Single Entry
$400 – Foursome

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Format:

“Captain’s Choice” 4-Person Scramble

What’s Included:

Free Greens Fee Voucher for all Golfers!

Gift Bag for each Golfer

Range Balls

Hot Dog and Drink at Turn

Skill Prizes and Raffle!

Post Round Dinner

Mulligan and Gimmick Sales

 

Special Thanks to Monte Cello’s for providing food for the event!

Dinner Tickets ($25) now available for those non-golfers who’d like to support the event!

 

 

 

Coast Guard sets Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore

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Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reported that Coast Guard set Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore for 40th year, commemorating birthplace of national anthem on June 15th.

“Our crew is proud to carry on this annual Coast Guard tradition in commissioning the Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy,” Lt. Justin Strassfield, commanding officer of the James Rankin, said in a news release. “The operation allows us to reflect on the distinctly American spirit of resiliency.”

Francis Scott Key memorial buoy on the Patapsco River marks the approximate location where he wrote the national anthem.

Youtube Francis Scott Key Buoy

Youtube link:  Video setting the Francis Scott Key Buoy