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LAIRD COWHER Obituary
On Saturday April 10, 2010; beloved husband of Dorothy Cowher; father of Dale, Bill & Doug Cowher. Grandfather of Meagan, Lauren, Lindsay, Curtis, Markus, David & Shiloh. Services and interment were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care 50 Moffett St. Pgh, PA 15243. Arrangements LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com
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Glenn Mahoney
April 28, 2010
Bill Cowher & Family
Heartfelt condolensces to all of you. My father (Jim Mahoney) and Laird where friends from school and they regularly got together for lunch and to swap stories during your tenure in Pittsburgh. My Dad always looked forward to those get togethers. We lost our father in 2008 and am sure they are now picking up where they left off.
God Bless.
Glenn & Donna Mahoney
Sammy DeMarco
April 26, 2010
Dale & Cowher Family
Sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great coach and a bigger influence on all of us who played for him or against him in the Beechview Little League.
Respectfully,
Sammy DeMarco
April 22, 2010
Heartfelt condolences to all the family especially Bill. My two sons played Little League with Bill. Ou prayers are with you all at this time.M DeSalle (Michael and Ron)
Don Mixon
April 20, 2010
Dot,
My sincere sympathy to you, Dale, Bill and Doug. I will remember Laird in my daily prayers.
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April 20, 2010
My sympathy Bill to you and all your family. I just found out today. I lost my own dad last year and know what a difficult thing it is. You are in my thoughts today.
Guy Junker
Patricia (Mentzer)Wade
April 20, 2010
Dorothy,
My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. We spent time with you (my husband and I) one day and had lunch with you. Laird was my dad's cousin. My husband has since passed on and I've remarried since the time we were together.
So I understand what you are going through. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Walter Hanson
April 19, 2010
Coach Cowher and family,
Just wanted to send my condolences on the loss of your father. I lost my dad 10 years ago and I still miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Walter Hanson
San Diego, CA
April 19, 2010
So sorry for your loss.Reading what wonderful things said about you Husband and Father it is the greast testemony that can be given. He touched many lives and made better people because of his influence.
A fan and a Father
Jenn Ruebush
April 19, 2010
Dear Aunt Dorothy,
I'm very sorry to hear of Uncle Laird's death. My dad was very sad to lose his last and favorite uncle. You're in our prayers. I have a really neat old photo that my dad said is Laird in his Army Air Corps uniform. I don't have your current address (my Christmas letter came back this year), but if you want me to e-mail or mail a copy of the photo, I can. Just let me know where to send it. My address is still the same (or you can get in touch with me through Marlene). Take care.
Love,
Jenn (Randall) Ruebush
Sandra Stewart
April 19, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time - I hope you find comfort in all of the amazing memories you have! I just can't seem to get the picture of him in his umpire gear...he lived at the ball park right along with my Dad!!! Sending love your way.
Brian Robinson
April 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Cowher you and you family have my sincerest sympathy. I will pray for your father's soul and your whole family during this very difficult time. May God bless you all.
Sincerely, Brian K. Robinson
Marilyn McCauley
April 19, 2010
To the Cowher family.
I didn't know your father but I'm sure he was a great man because he raised a wonderful son. Pittsburgh mourns with you. May god bless you in this sad time.
EUGENE LOVELY
April 18, 2010
TO THE COWHER FAMILY,JUST LEARNED OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Dr. Basheda's Office
April 18, 2010
Mrs. Cowher,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. I loved seeing you and Mr. Cowher when you would come in to the office. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Amy Ogden
Diane McQuaide
April 18, 2010
Dear Dorothy,
We at Hawthorne Avenue Presbyterian Church send our love and condolences to you and your family who were long-time members at Hawthorne. A candle was lit this morning in Laird's honor and Pastor Nigra said a prayer for him.
Paul Fisher
April 18, 2010
Mr Cowher and Family, You have my deepest sympathy of the passing of your father. God Bless
Mickey Culligan
April 18, 2010
Mrs. Cowher, Dale, Bill, Doug & Family. I am so sorry for your loss of your Husband & Dad. May God Bless his soul & comfort you in your time of grief. It's been three years since my Dad passed away and I know exactly what you are feeling & going through. I really admired your Dad as one of my little league coaches & his sharing his knowledge & teaching me the game of baseball. I wish I could be there for you but I'm presently living in Southern Maryland and can't get away. Take Care all of you and just know that you have a lot of support and Heartfelt Sympathy. With Love, Mickey Culligan
John Reed
April 18, 2010
My condolences to the Cowher family. I feel extremely grateful as a young man to been influenced by his teachings in sports and in Christ at Hawthorne Church. I can still hear the coins he jingled in his pocket while he taught our Sunday school class. A truly good man and father may God bless his soul.
April 18, 2010
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Cowher family. We pray for the soul of Mr. Cowher and we thank him for the gift he gave all of us in the Steeler Nation.
brian rotondo
April 18, 2010
Bill; your family and friends have my deepest condolences in the loss of your father. God Bless .
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