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It is with heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Ed Moeller’s father.  The officers, board, and members of the Golden Triangle Chapter send our deepest condolences to Ed and his family.  Please keep them in your prayers.

Clifford Moeller Obituary

Age 86, son of the late Joseph and Marie, passed away peacefully on February 18th with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Veronica (Zamiska). Loving father of Edward (Janice), Sharon Monahan (Bob Paytas), Diane (Bob Nolen), Clifford Jr., and Keith. Grandfather of Joseph, Benjamin, Katie, Marisa, Matthew, Alaina, Clifford III, Jeremy and 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and his devoted caretakers, Angie and Karen. Cliff was the brother of the late Madeline “Honey” Hirt, Mildred Page, Gert Bielewicz, Joseph, Kenneth and Regis Moeller. Cliff was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, retired from ABF and a member of Teamsters Local 249 and former President of Group 14 of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. He was also a member of the NSS and Holy Angels Church. He will be remembered as one of Santa’s best helpers and be missed by all. Friends received on Thursday and Friday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Saturday 9:30 AM, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church, Blessed Trinity Parish at 10:30 AM.

The following email was sent this morning from Vince Sortino in regards to warmup protocol:

I wanted to clarify a few things headed into our volleyball playoffs so everyone is on the same page.  During all WPIAL volleyball playoff matches the following will be used for warm-ups 6-7-7.  The WPIAL volleyball cover page has different warm-up information and I will update that this morning to reflect what was stated in this email.  The higher seed of the match gets to pick the home bench. The lower seed will be the visitor and call the coin toss, the choices will be serve or receive. No switching benches once the match has started. The team that serves will go first in warm-ups.

Sunday, October 8 chapter meeting site has been changed, we will be meeting at Chartiers Valley High School 50 Thoms Run Rd Bridgeville,PA 15017.

Time is still 7:15 pm. We will be meeting in the gym and have access to a court.

Unfortunately, Central Catholic canceled on us last minute.

Last year’s Pack the Park girls volleyball event between Norwin and Kiski Area didn’t make it to the Ellen Toy Grass Court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park as rain chased officials, fans and both teams inside to Kiski Area High School.

But no such change of plans was necessary Tuesday evening.

The crowd outdoors was treated to JV and varsity games in ideal weather conditions.

Click HERE for the article.

It is always great when we receive positive feedback from coaches in regards to our officials. I would like to share an email I received in regards to two of our finest…Greg Lockley and Ryan Lynn.

Hello Greg and Ryan,

Sorry I didn’t get to talk to you last night after the match much. Senior night and wanted to get the kids moving so they could get to their banquet and get home at a decent hour.

Just wanted to say that I thought both of you did a good job last night with the match. And I am not saying that about calls or anything, although I did think you both called a fair and consistent game for both of the teams. You both handled the match and did a great job communicating with coaches, keeping a good flow and pace to the match, and handled yourselves with professionalism. A competitive match like the one last night often has emotions riding high for all parties and I thought your calm influences both the players and coaches and keeps the temperature down in the gym. That effects the players, coaches, and the spectators. It made for a great atmosphere.

I don’t know if I will see you down the road, but you are both WPIAL/PIAA Championship caliber officials and I hope that word gets spread. Not only last night, but the other matches you have officiated for Shaler Area this year.

Thanks for all your time and effort. It is greatly appreciated and good luck moving forward.

Sincerely,

Paul Stadelman
Shaler Area Boys Volleyball

Here is an interesting read about the recent and ongoing increase in the number of youth playing the sport of volleyball! CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!

Congratulations to those Chapter Officials who were chosen to work the 2022 WPIAL Championship Matches.

It is with heavy heart to inform you of the passing of Charlene Suchy mother. Please keep Charlene and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

https://www.beinhauer.com/memorials/virginia-fauth/5076182/index.php