William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2016-11-01 / 11. szám

For Starters

Holiday Basket program spreads :raternal spirit

Join WPA branches spreading the fraternal spirit this holiday season by participating in the Association’s Holiday Basket program.

just fill baskets with non-perishable foods and other items, and the Home Office will reimburse each branch $40 per basket, up to three baskets. Your branch can use these funds to buy a turkey, ham or additional items to fill up each basket. Branch volunteers then deliver the baskets to families in need.

For more information, call Mary Ann at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 128.

Late director set an example of generosity for others to follow

PITTSBURGH - The Official Family of William Penn Association, members of Branch 129 Columbus, Ohio, the community of Grove City, Ohio, and many family members of the late retired National Director Margaret "Marge"

H. Boso (pictured) are remembering her on many levels. Turn to the "Recent Donations" section of this issue and you will see the profound affect Marge and her love of our Association's Scholarship Foundation had on those who knew her.

WPA would like to acknowledge and thank Marge for naming the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation as the beneficiary of one of her life insurance cer-1 gift provides a great > ' f . example of how

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furthering one's education, and we appreciate Marge's generosity in providing financial assistance to the continuity of this essential fraternal program for our future student applicants.

Marge was an amazing role model who will continue to touch lives through her gift.

WPA mourns passing of Frances A. Furedy

Frances A. Furedy

National V.P.-Treasurer 1987-1 996

Acting President 1995-1996

PITTSBURGH, PA — Members throughout the entire Association were saddened by the death of retired National Vice President-Treasurer Frances A. Furedy. Ms. Furedy, 92, passed away Sept. 12, 2016.

Ms. Furedy — or "Fran," as she was known by many of her fellow WPA members and employees - retired in 1996 after 55 years of continuous and devoted service to William Penn Association.

Her long and illustrious career began in 1941 when she was hired as a secretary by the former Workingman's Sick Benefit Federation. After Workingman's merged with the Verhovay Aid Association, Ms. Furedy became assistant to the national controller in 1948. She was promoted to the position of administrative assistant in 1966.

Her hard work and vast knowledge of the Associaton's workings earned her the position of director of internal operations in 1983. A year later, she was named administrative assistant to the national president.

In 1987, Ms. Furedy became the first woman ever to be elected a national officer when the Board selected her as national treasurer. From February 1990 to March 1991, she served the dual role of national secretary-treasurer.

Then, in September 1995, she took on her greatest challenge when she accepted the additional responsiblities of acting president. She performed the duties of both offices until June 1996.

Four months later, she retired.

Her professional accomplishments and dedication to WPA were recognized by the WPA Board and others. In 1986, she received WPA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, during the Association's Centennial Celebration.

Her work for WPA and her efforts in the American Hungarian community earned her the American Hungarian Foundation's Distinguished Service Award in 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael M. and Anna Furedy; her brothers William, Charles and Elmer Furedy; and her sister, Marianne Eveges. She is survived by her brother, Albert Furedy, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 17 at St. Winifred Church in Mt. Lebanon,

Pa. Entombment was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be made to Gateway Hospice, 9380 McKnight Road, #201, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

May she rest in peace.

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