PAVINICH, MARY PAULA, age 81, of Ross Twp., on Wed. Jan. 17, 2007 after a five year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Andrew C.; daughter of the late George and Marie (Petgan) Bich; sister of George J. (Regina) Bich, Sr. Joanne Bich OSF and the late Fr. Howard Bich OFM Cap.; loving stepmother of Andrea Pavinich (Gene) Heater, Greg, Wayne (Debbie), Gary, Glenn (Gail), Eric (Joan), Kristen Pavinich (Lonnie) Crawford; cherished by 13 grandchildren, 6 great- grandchildren, nieces Marianne (James) Zahren, Joanne (Ernest) Letcher, Susan (William) Brennan, 3 great nieces and a great nephew. Mary Paula, better known as Paula, spent most of her professional life in the nursing field as staff nurse, educator, Director of the School of Nursing at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA, and as Director of Nursing at South Side Hospital, Pgh. Visitation at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD, Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville Sat. & Sun. 2-4 & 6-8. Funeral Mass Our Lady of the Angels, St. Augustine Church Mon. 10AM. Interment St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in her name may be made to the Srs. of St. Francis of Millvale Retirement Fund or the American Cancer Society.