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Margaret "Nancy" Spochacz

April 09, 1939 - February 20, 2025

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Obituary For Margaret "Nancy" Spochacz

Of Arlington Heights, Pittsburgh, PA, has left us to join her loved ones in heaven. Just shy of her 86th birthday, Nancy lost her courageous fight with dementia and lifelong battle with mental illness. Most beloved wife of the late Andrew "Sonny" Spochacz; daughter of Susan and Bill Goob; sister of John Goob and the late Bill Goob. She will be forever missed by her daughter, Karrie Spochacz, and her husband, Matt Kraski; and son, Andy Spochacz, and his wife, Paula Spochacz. Nancy was lovingly devoted to her grandchildren, Andy Spochacz, Loreal Ricchino, and her great-grandson, Landon Spochacz. If you were fortunate enough to know this remarkable woman, you'd know that she was the epitome of kindness and selflessness. Nancy had a smile that would warm your heart. She favored simple things in life like sitting on her front porch with a hot cup of coffee and a cigarette in hopes that she'd strike up a conversation with one of her beloved neighbors. All were welcome. Dementia took many things from her, such as her love of cooking and baking, but it never dimmed her bright light, sweet nature and smile. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Monday, February 24, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org/pa or NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness, www.nami.org.

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  • March 16, 2025

    Paulette Boyer

    I loved Nancy...one of my favorite residents!! Tucked her in every night and kissed her good night. Always happy not a mean bone in her body. Fly with the angels Nancy.....

  • February 25, 2025

    Robin Parrish

    Andy & Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. When we lived on Patterson St. I'd take the girls for walks when they were young & see your mom. She was always so friendly & talkative. My prayers are with you & your family. Robin Parrish

  • February 23, 2025

    Kathy Rife

    I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. She truly was a wonderful person. She was always so happy to see me and hugged me tight. So many wonderful memories! She had the most sincere, beautiful laugh, which I miss. May beautiful Nancy rest in peace.

  • February 22, 2025

    Cindy Keady

    So very sorry to hear of Aunt Nancy's passing. She was a beautiful soul who always had a kind word. May she rest in peace.

  • February 22, 2025

    Mary Emanuele

    What a beautiful obituary and tribute to her life. It's always the simple things in life that mean the most and she was living proof of that. Condolences and prayers to the family.