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Hope (Mervosh) Bielich

November 16, 1930 - September 15, 2015

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Obituary For Hope (Mervosh) Bielich

November 16, 1930 - September 15, 2015

Bielich, Hope (Mervosh) Age 84, suddenly on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, of Bethel Park.

Loving daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Verlinich) Mervosh; beloved wife of Walter Nicholas Bielich; loving mother of John (Mary Pat) Bielich, Steven Bielich, Norma Bielich and Mary Bielich (Matt Tuite); cherished grandmother of Meghan Bielich, Steven Bielich, Bridget Bielich and John Bielich; loving sister of Norma (the late Lyle) Horning. Graduate of Carrick High School (1948), Robert Morris Secretarial School (1949) and the University of Pittsburgh (1954) with a BS in Education. For several years, Hope taught health and physical education in the Munhall and Bethel Park School Districts. For her entire life, she was active in the lives of her four children, four grandchildren and her community. Hope and husband Walter have been passionate fans and supporters of Pitt athletics for over 60 years and she is one of only two women in history who have received an honorary varsity letter from the Pitt Varsity Letter Club. Hope had a particular love for women's volleyball and endowed a scholarship to help provide an education for a young female athlete. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Friends will be received at Heinz Memorial Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh (4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260) on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 9-11 am with eulogies from husband Walter and friends to begin at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hope Mervosh Bielich scholarship, payable to the University of Pittsburgh, and sent to the University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics, P.O. Box 7436, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. Arrangements entrusted to John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Walter, Sorry I could not attend the service for your wife. You have my most sincere sympathy for your great loss. Take care and God Bless. Jack Dunn

  • December 11, 2019

    My thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends. Hugs and Love

  • December 11, 2019

    Steve, Expressing my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Mother and loved one. May the many special memories of times together help all of you through this time of sorrow and sadness. Jack Freiwald

  • December 11, 2019

    Steve and family, I learned of your mother's passing via the Pittsburgh retired agents chapter. My prayers are with you all.

  • December 11, 2019

    Hope was such as wonderful, warm and happy person. Our families have meant so much to each other over the years and wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  • December 11, 2019

    The most wonderful thing about Hope was that she was a beautiful person both inside and out. She was warm and welcoming to all. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Bielich family during this difficult time.

  • December 11, 2019

    My husband Dave would travel to NYC with the basketball team to see them in the tournament there quite a few times. Mr. Bielich would remember him going there.

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathy to Mr. Bielich and the family. I grew up with them in Baldwin and then they moved to Bethel Park. I would see them occasionally. Mrs. Bielich was a nice , soft spoken woman. She always had a smile on her face. She will be missed dearly.

  • December 11, 2019

    Norma and family, Aggie told me of your mom's unexpected death. Although I never met Hope, Pat, Aggie, and Blair have often told me what a wonderful person she was. They often spoke of the wonderful times they had with Hope and Walter at the Pitt sporting events. My family and I are so sorry for your loss.

  • December 11, 2019

    Hope was a very special woman to me. So welcoming, warm, caring, generous and kind. She will be sorely missed by me and everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.

  • December 11, 2019

    To the Beilich family, I'm so very sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts. Norma, hang in there. I know how much your mother meant to you and what a big loss this is for you. Love you tons. Todd

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