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KLEIN, Robert A. Sr., 87, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on September 1, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was the beloved husband of Marilyn J. (Preis) Klein for 68 years, who survives him. A devoted father, he is also survived by his children, Robert A. Klein, Jr. (Karen), Carol J. Wallace (Pat), Susan J. Kaercher (Tom), Nancy L. Gonzales, and Marianne K. Villella (Terry); seventeen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard F. Klein (Michele) and his parents, Robert R. and Alice L. (Keefe) Klein, as well as his brother, James W. Klein. Born November 9, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, Bob graduated from South Hills High School in 1950. The following November he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for "3 years, 10 months and 2 days" as he often stated. A Korean War veteran, he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CV34) and the submarine USS Sarda (SS-488) out of London, CT. He was a lifetime member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans Association and enjoyed keeping in touch with fellow members. Upon returning from his military service, Bob began a career in automobile service. In 1958, he opened his own Atlantic Petroleum (later ARCO) business on Castle Shannon Blvd., which later became a Mobil/Citgo. It was there that he earned the nickname, "Chief," as he was affectionately referred to by many. Bob loved his work and the many people he met during his 36 years in business. Over the course of his lifetime, Bob held a private pilot's license, was a Penguins season ticket holder, enjoyed following the Steelers and the Pirates and spending time at his Hilton Head condominium. He loved dogs, especially Nestle – "the most beautiful beagle." Visitation will be Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Laughlin Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. A funeral mass will be offered on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA with interment at 1:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA or Bridges Hospice, 515 Pleasant Valley Rd., Trafford, PA 15085. Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sept. 4, 2019
GOODMAN, Maxwell W., 87, died on September 2, 2019, at home in Chapel Hill, NC. A graduate of William Penn High School in York, PA, Dr. Goodman attended Franklin & Marshall College, followed by medical school at McGill University. He is also an alumnus of the the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Masters Degree in Pharmacology. Dr. Mike is predeceased by his parents, Abe & Hilda (Williams) Goodman of York, and by his sister Deborah Levy & her husband Gilbert. Mickey is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sheila (Caplan), 3 children and their spouses (Judith Goodman & her husband Terry Westendorf of Chapel Hill, NC; Philip Goodman & his wife Joanne of Annapolis, MD; Alan Goodman & his wife Debbie of Salisbury, MD), 7 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Dr. Goodman was commissioned as a Naval officer while in medical school. He qualified in submarines and was widely known for pioneering scientific and practical work on saturation diving, at the Navy's Experimental Diving Unit and later at the Westinghouse Ocean Engineering division in Annapolis, MD. In 1971, Dr. and Mrs. Goodman (RN, Sinai Hospital Nursing School) opened a family medical practice in Annapolis and for the next decade served the medical needs of thousands of patients. In 1983, the Goodman’s moved to Bethany Beach, DE, opening a medical office & emergency clinic in Ocean View, caring for local residents and summer visitors. There, Dr. Mike also fulfilled his dream to be firefighter, as a proud member of the Bethany Beach VFD. Dr. Goodman retired from the practice of medicine in 1994. He is the author of a book on the history of firefighting equipment, "Inventing the American Fire Engine" and of a text on ocean engineering, "Man Beneath the Sea." Burial with military honors will be held at Markham Memorial Gardens in Durham, NC. Arrangements by Hudson Funeral Home. Published in The Capital Gazette on Sept. 4, 2019
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