Nancy Pakutz

NANCY MARIE PAKUTZ, aged 59 years, passed away Aug. 7, 2007, beloved daughter of Dorothy (nee Burka) and the late Michael, dearest sister of Terri Wyant (husband Bill) and Dennis, loving aunt and great-aunt, devoted friend to Shirley Hemminger, also survived by many friends and co-workers at University Hospital where she was well respected and deeply loved. Nancy was a graduate of Allegheny School of Nursing in PA., received her B.S.N. and M.S.N. at Kent State, and was certified as a wound and ostomy care nurse. Nancy was described as a ‘nurses nurse ‘ and role model for all nurses. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army Nurse Corp., served in Vietnam with the 95th Evac Hospital, and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Nancy was an avid gardner who enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, and loved long walks in the park.