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JAMES HERBERT "BERT" McCONOMY
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JAMES HERBERT "BERT"
Age 76, unexpectedly at his Thornburg home, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Roberta C. McConomy; loving father of Meg McConomy, Michael (Amy) McConomy of Bar Harbor, ME, Sean (Erica) Cavanaugh of Lancaster, PA, Ann (Maurice) Sipos of Bel Aire, MD, Neal (Kelly) Cavanaugh of Marietta, PA, and Gayle Cavanaugh of Pittsburgh; sadly missed by nine grandchildren; dear brother of Thomas (Eileen) McConomy; also nieces and nephews. Bert was a US Army veteran and a prominent Pittsburgh attorney. A proud graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He began his legal career with Reed Smith for 30 years, then Titus and McConomy, and later with Meyer, Unkovic, & Scott law firm until his semi-retirement. A member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers. His love was traveling, especially in the Northwest Territory. Bert was also a board member of Wilmerding Renewed Incorporated. Family and friends received 4-8 p.m. Friday only at the SCHEPNER -McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 1:30 p.m. Saturday (EVERYONE IS ASKED TO MEET IN ST. PHILIP ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CRAFTON).
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Tim Shaffer
August 26, 2024
Hey, Bert...Carey has graduated from Penn State and is working for UPMC! Can you believe that? She has her first apartment, in Monaca...her boyfriend is still working in Sharon.
Bert, there isn't a week that goes by when I don't think about the difference you made in my life. I love my family dearly, but we have so little in common. I needed that slightly older mentor, someone I could talk to about the different ways I see the world, someone who could push me to be my best self. In many ways, you were that person.
I hope there's a good honky-tonk in heaven and that you're getting your fill of twangy, heartfelt music.
Miss you
Tim and Susan
Tim Shaffer
March 13, 2024
Bert: It's so hard to believe that you've been gone so long. It seems like just last week Carey and I were spending the weekend with you. You were like a second father to me...someone I could always turn to for sound advice...but also someone who showed me what really mattered in life. I remember so vividly when my life was in disarray and I offered to tell you what was going on, you replied "only if it helps you." Thanks for all the books and music you inspired me to read and enjoy. Thanks for that great smile, acerbic wit, wry sense of humor and true friendship. You were truly one of a kind.
Tim Shaffer
Tim Shaffer
April 14, 2015
Bert: I finally got around to reading Riddley Walker. What a book! You have been such an influence in the music I enjoy and the books I read. Thanks for recommending this one to me. I just wish you were around to talk about it.
June 14, 2014
Miss you Bert. Thanks for taking time out of so many days to talk to the mail guy. I can't tell you how much it meant. Can't help thinking you've found out it's way better than turtles the whole way down. Peace
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September 15, 2013
Meg, mike, we just learned of your great loss.we will always remember the fun times we had with your dad.he was a fun guy. You have our deepest sympathy. Love and prayers.maryann and jim brennen and family
David McCandless
September 6, 2013
Bert was a patient and kind mentor, with a keen and inextinguishable intellect and an uncompromising ethical code. I will miss him and his guidance.
Tim Shaffer
September 3, 2013
If there has been anyone in my life that I wanted to emulate, it was Bert. Generous, genuine, a patient listener, never self-absorbed. You have profoundly influenced my life. I feel blessed to have called you my friend.
August 30, 2013
To the family of Bert
You have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Bert at Reed,Smith. He came to my wedding. He also handled the adoption of my two children . He was a
great guy and he was one of the down-to-earth lawyers at Reed,Smith. He will be greatly missed
August 30, 2013
Dear Meg, I am so sorry to hear of your and your mom's loss. I know it's hard, but my prayers are with you. May you feel God's loving presence at this time and always.
Love and prayers,
Tammy Baker
August 30, 2013
Bert was a wonderful person who was an absolute you to spend time with. He will be missed. My condolences.
Jim Johnston
Lois Greco
August 29, 2013
My thoughts are with the family. I have fond memories of our childhood. I am so proud of Bert's accomplishments
Lois Herbert mason Greco
August 29, 2013
Bert, the world was a better place because of you. We will love you and miss you forever.
Valerie
Gregory Family
August 29, 2013
Our lives were enhanced by knowing and loving you. There are too many wonderful memories to just pick one or two. Condolences and prayers to the whole family and your myriad of friends.
The Gregory Family
Barbara Larimer
August 29, 2013
Bert was the most interesting guy in Thornburg to talk to. A good listener and friend. We have lost a wonderful neighbor with Bert's passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family on this momentous loss.
Tony Basinski
August 29, 2013
Bert was a mentor of mine for many years at Reed Smith. My wife and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
Tony and Betsy Basinski
August 29, 2013
Bert,
May you rest in peace...
I will miss you...And my sympathy to
your family...
Pete Rubash
Rick Rinaldo
August 29, 2013
Bert was an outstanding lawyer and a better person. He will be missed by all of us who were privileged to know him.
August 29, 2013
Sherman and Sue McLaughlin extend our deep sympathy on the passing of Bert McConomy. Please know that Bert and the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sherman McLaughlin
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