On July 13, 2010, Arvella G. Poerschke, age 87, of Ross Twp, beloved wife of 61 years to Paul Poerschke; mother of Rev. Paul (Kristin) Poerschke, Nancy (Don) Shea, Barbara Hoellerman; grandmother of David (Christine Chambers), Andrew & Elise Poerschke, Trevor, Megan & Molly Shea, Tara (Chris) Barnabei, Todd & Cody Hoellerman; sister of Betty Ryan and the late Lillian Blaner; Arvella was a volunteer at Passavant Hospital for 29 years. Friends received Friday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Simons Funeral Home, Inc., 7720 Perry Highway. Church Service on Saturday, 11:00 AM, at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, 920 Perry Highway. Friends to meet at the church. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Southwest Region 320 Bilmar Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or Family Hospice 50 Moffett St. Pittsburgh, PA. 15243 or Passavant Hospital Foundation 9100 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA. 15237 . www.simonsfuneralhome.com