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Pauline B. "Polly" Teschke

October 05, 1939 - January 22, 2026

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Obituary For Pauline B. "Polly" Teschke

Age 86, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, of Baldwin.

Beloved wife of 50 years to the late William J. Teschke, Sr.; loving mother of Linda (Tom) Sporrer, William J., Jr. (Suzanne), Jeffrey (Stephanie), and Karen (Steve) Moore; proud Grandma of Thomas (Leanne) Sporrer, Nicholas (Katie) Teschke, Andrew (Melissa) Teschke, Heather Teschke, Allison (Zachary) Teschke, Zachary (Natally) Moore, Ryan Teschke and Jacob (Chloe) Moore; Great-Grandma of Addison Teschke and Everleigh Teschke; daughter of the late M. Charles and Pauline (Jellison) Cummiskey; sister of the late Charlie (survived by Jacqueline), Dan (survived by Olga) and Mark (Cara) Cummiskey. Also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends, the Callaghan Family. Polly was a longtime, active St. Elizabeth Church parishioner for more than 60 years where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She retired from the University of Pittsburgh Book Center where she was a buyer.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Bridges Hospice, 4130 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146.

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    Jeanne Albertson planted 5 trees in memory of Pauline B. "Polly" Teschke . - January 25, 2026

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  • February 02, 2026

    John Callaghan

    We are completely heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of Aunt Polly. She was, by far, one of the sweetest, kindest, most genuine person we have ever known and will be missed by so many. We are so very fortunate to have had her in our lives and our hearts go out to all those she left behind. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Teschke family. Love, John Callaghan and family

  • January 29, 2026

    Michael DeRoss

    God Bless Polly, such a beautiful and lovely and caring neighbor. My childhood would not have been the same. Heaven is for Real. God Bless Linda, Billy, Jeff and Karen and their families. My brother (John) and sisters (Linda, Joan, Theresa and Mary) are praying for all of you and sending love and prayers. We have so many beautiful memories.🙏🏻✝️ Michael DeRoss.

  • January 25, 2026

    Jeanne Albertson

    My cousin Polly was a teenager when I was young and it was always such a treat when she would take the bus to come visit us(sometimes with one of her girlfriends). I thought she was so glamorous cracking her gum and laughing with my parents. We stayed in touch over the years via phone mostly, and I'd get the rundown on her kids/ grandkids and the the rapidly growing Teschke clan every time we talked- her family was her life! Wonderful memories of adventures when she came to northern California for a visit a few years back. I can't help but smile when I remember her infectious laugh. Wishing my cousins and their families peace of heart and happy memories. Jeanne Sekera Albertson

  • January 25, 2026

    Cynthia Jellison Galaska

    I loved Polly too ❤️ I believe we would have been second cousins, she was a first cuz to my dad, Bob Jellison. I ran into Polly at the Pitt bookstore, when I was graduate student and we we kindled our family ties- We had the amazing blessing of visiting Medjugorje together a few years back, she was a kind and loving soul, and loved her family deeply. Rest in Peace my dear friend.

  • January 23, 2026

    Brian Cummiskey

    I really loved Aunt Polly, I remember her driving her VW bus on those hilly streets of Pittsburgh, letting me sit up front. Getting to play pool whenever we visited, I'll truly miss you Aunt Polly, Love, Your nephew Brian Cummiskey 💙

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