PATRICIA (PATSY) UNGER BLUESTONE: Age 91, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. She is survived by son James (Maria); two grandchildren, Dr. Dane Bluestone Holland (Joe) and Elyse Bluestone; niece, Margie Reiff; and nephew, Alfred Lewy. She is preceded in death by husband, Dr. Charles Bluestone, MD; son, Mark; and parents, Marian (Barnett) and Ben Unger.
Patsy was born in Pittsburgh in 1933. She married the love of her life, Charles Bluestone in 1954 in Pittsburgh. They would have been married for 70 years in August 2024, but for Charley's death in June 2024. Patsy attended Penn State University, then graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in education. She taught for three years to support Charley while he attended the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. In 1959, they moved to Chicago for his otolaryngology residence at the University of Illinois. In 1969, she enrolled at Pitt's School of Social Work and graduated from Boston College (1972) with a Master of Social Work (MSW). Patsy was a former Director of the Pace School, a well-known local school that provides individualized instruction. She was also a volunteer for many years with Family House.
The family would like to thank Carol and her excellent team of caregivers, who have cared for her and for Charley for the past several years.
Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com
