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ALBERT OTT Obituary
ALBERT W.
Of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Allentown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 2015, two days shy of his 89th birthday. He was the son of Albert W. Ott and Esther Shook Ott. AI was the devoted and loving husband of 64 years to Lois K. Ott; and the father of Mary Alice "Gert" Mathew (Drew) of Zelienople, Timothy P. Ott (Vera) of Baden and Glenn W. Ott (Bethe) of Whitehall; he was the fun and loving "Pap" to Joe (Julie), Alecia and Kirsten Ott, Jessica and Spencer Mathew and Morgan and Lake Ott; he was also the great-grandfather of Mason, Lauren, Landon and Mallon Ott. AI leaves one surviving sibling, his sister, Jane Miles (Joe) of Vero Beach, FL; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew A. Ott; and his sisters, Rose Frey, Vera Ott and Mary Schneider. AI was always the life of the party and cherished times spent with his family. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time at his summer home at Conneaut Lake and making the rounds to neighbors on Comstock St. or waiting in his yard for kids and grandkids to show up for an impromptu party. After graduating from St. George High School in Allentown, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and proudly served in World War II. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, he enrolled in and graduated from Duquesne University after which he took over his father's successful real estate and insurance business in the Allentown section of Pittsburgh until his retirement in 1990. He was a past president of the South Hills Multi List, was on the Board of Directors of Progressive Home Federal Savings and Loan and a proud member of the VFW and the American Legion and one of the longest standing members of the PA Sportsmans Club and the St. George Lyceum. He was a current parishioner at St. Elizabeth Church in Pleasant Hills. In honoring his request there will be no viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 19, 2015, at St. John Vianney Parish (St. George Church) at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rudy Smoley officiating.
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Janet Addlespurger
January 22, 2015
Glenn,
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your father. I hadn't seen him in a very long time (Ott Agency Xmas party in the early 2000s) but I remember him as being a very fun-loving person who knew how to enjoy life to the fullest. I remember laughing a lot at that party! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathies.
January 19, 2015
Glenn, Bethe and family, I was saddened to hear of your loss - I always enjoyed being around Al, he always made me laugh. I know you will miss him and I'm sorry I could not be with you all today but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cheryl
David Wilke
January 19, 2015
My sincere sympathy in the loss of a wonderful man. I will always remember Al as someone who did things right. Many people know how to be a loving husband, a father and grandfather who is cherished by family members, a well respected business leader, a helpful humanitarian, and a really good citizen. Al did all of these things. Showing me that there is no magic in doing things right, you just do it. I will miss Al and his sense of humor, lightheartedness and wisdom. In my opinion and according to my experience Al Ott knew the tax code better than 90 percent of Americans. I know his nature and love is still with all of his surviving family, and my sympathy is to all of you.
Troy Turkin
January 18, 2015
To the Entire Ott Family
I am saddened for your loss. Mr. Ott was a wonderful, kind man you had such a humorous way about him. He will truly be missed but never forgotten.
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Brenda Benz
January 16, 2015
My Sympathy to your family. May Al rest in peace.
Linda Gatz
January 16, 2015
Lois, Gert, Glenn and family, Words cannot express our feelings at the loss of such a great man. Al always had a way of making you laugh. He was the guy you always looked for in the neighborhood to put a smile on your face and was always great to watch around his family. He loved you and was so proud of all of you. We will miss him so much and Conneaut won't be the same without him. With love, Linda Gatz and Andrea Wise
marty Scrima
January 16, 2015
I'm sure you will miss Al. He was my dad's
best friend and poker buddy, Norm Trageser.
A very good man. Marty (Martha) Trageser Scrima.
lin larry fisher
January 16, 2015
Lois, linda and I will always remember Al as a very nice man, we will pray that God will help you cope. larry and larry fisher
tom trageser
January 16, 2015
My condolences
Cathy (Jerome) Delsardo
January 15, 2015
Dear Aunt Lois, Mary Alice, Tim and Glen. I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Al was always such a fun fun guy. Even though I haven't seen you all for a long time, I have such fond memories of your loving family. Love and prayers to you all.
January 15, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Ott family.
Robert Stevenson (Cranberry)
Elaine Stevenson (Pittsburgh)
Joyce (Winowich) Hallowes
January 15, 2015
Lois and Family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fun, fond memories of Al. God Bless you.
Benita Kelly
January 15, 2015
Gert and family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss, it's difficult to lose a parent no matter what their age. You are in my thoughts and prayers
The Davis Family
January 15, 2015
We were blessed to have known Al, he was such a fun and loving person, always made us feel welcome and laugh. Much love and prayers for the family.
Paul Fisher & Family
January 15, 2015
AL HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND!!!!! LoisXXXOOO ,Mary Alice, Tim,Glenn & Ott Family,I am lost for words.What great people you are and fun to be around.GOD BLESS
Edward Kuss
January 15, 2015
Condolences to the family for your loss. Although we have'nt seen Al for many a year , I still remember him from the time I was a paperboy and he a neighboor. Al was a clever businessman & a loving father.
May he find peace in the afterlife.
January 14, 2015
Glenn and family...so sorry for your loss.
Chris Sadler
Robert Counts
January 14, 2015
Dear Lois and Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Al. He was a great friend and neighbor for many years. We have many great memories and times together. You will always be in our prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bernice, Bob and Sue
Tim & Ryan Rachuba
January 14, 2015
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Al Ott. I first met Al at the annual Ott Open then had the honor of introducing my son to him years later. We always looked forward to the outing and especially to see Al. He was a great person and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
January 14, 2015
My father, Ben, my wife, Sharon, and I will surely miss this wonderful person and will recall fondly some wonderful times we spent together over many, many years. Al was such a fine, trustworthy, and honest businessman, always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others. Our deepest sympathies to Lois and entire family. Bud Serratore
January 14, 2015
Glenn and family.Sorry to hear about the loss of a great and fun man.Mark and i will always remember the fun we had at the golf outings in conneaut and the hospitality at the Ott cottage.Lots of fun and laughing memories.Thank you Al Ott.God blees the Ott family.
Sincerely Mark Griffith and Alan Alt families.
Becky Bassano
January 14, 2015
Glenn and Bethe
Condolences on the loss of your father. May God Bless you in this difficult time
January 14, 2015
To Glenn and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you and your entire family.
Greg, Amy, and Maria Carroll
Jim Pope
January 14, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Dick
January 14, 2015
What a great man. Truly one of the best of the greatest generation. I am blessed to have known him and even happier that my son was able to play golf with such a great person. He will be missed but never forgotten as his legacy will carry on for generations to come. God Bless the entire family and know you are loved by many.
January 14, 2015
We are so sad as we hear of loosing another Comstock St. neighbor. Our hearts and sympathy goes out to Lois and family. He will be sadly missed. I always looked for his smiling face as he walked down the street always stopping to talk. We will all miss him. Love, Patty, Melanie & Tim, Missy and Dean. The Bellan's.
Marilyn Egger, Freund
January 14, 2015
To The Ott Family, he will be greatly missed. A delightful person, no matter where you were he always remember your name and would say HI to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers .
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