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Henry Mazer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2002.

MAZER
HENRY
Age 84, formerly of Wheeling, WV, died Wednesday, August 1, 2002 in Taipei, Taiwan. He was the former Associate Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Chicago Symphony, and the former Conductor of the Wheeling Symphony and the Orlando, Florida Symphony. For the last 18 years Maestro Mazer has worked with the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra and the Taipei sinfonietta in Taipei, Taiwan. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 21, 1918, a son of the late Samuel and Irene Euler Mazer. He was an accomplished tennis player and semi-professional baseball player. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Lawrencefield Chapel, Wheeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Foulk Mazer and a daughter, Kathe Hitt. Surviving is a son, Thomas Mazer & his wife Wendy of Phoenix, AZ; two stepsons, Lee C. Paull III & his wife June of Wheeling and W. Glessner Paull & his wife Barbara of Columbus, OH; two granddaughters, Melissa and Nicki Mazer of Phoenix, AZ. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by ALTMEYER FUNERAL HOME, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com
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Jules Duga

August 9, 2002

While still in High School in Bellaire, I had the pleasure and honor of playing (tuba) with the Wheeling Symphony when Henry first came there. Whatever successes I had in subsequent years with other orchestras and ensembles has derived from the experince of working under Haney's baton. I found him to be challenging and inspiring, critical and supportive, demanding yet communicative. I particularly enjoyed his Saturday night radio shows, demonstrating the linkages between classical music and some of the pop tunes of the day. And his public enthusiasm was infectious, going up to total strangers on the street and "promoting" the WSO to whomever would listen -- as well as to some who didn't.

I am still a performing tubist, as are my children. While one never really knows where inspiration and experiences come from, it can be truly said that Henry still, after these almost 55 years, has an influence on my playing and the musical part of my life. From his very first concert in Wheeling (including the Borodin #2, which became one of my favorites) to the inspiting demands of the Sibelius #2, Henry's fire still brings back both the fond memories and the well-learned lessons. I am a better musician, and I think a better person, because of Henry's influence on my life. To his entire family, I would only say "Thank you for sharing him with us."

Jules Duga

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