MAX WYMARD Obituary
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Max Anthony Wymard, at age 39, lost his battle with addiction. He is the beloved son of James Anthony Wymard and Sara Cromley Wymard. Max graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1999, where he lettered in soccer. Growing up, Max was an avid baseball player, starting with Squirrel Hill Little League through American Legion baseball. Along with soccer and baseball, Max was a good golfer and a great mogul skier. While he enjoyed many sports as a young man, golf was his favorite. He attended Duquesne University. Max was a compassionate, likable and gregarious young man. His intuition and insights were such that he often successfully assisted his father with jury selection. He was a talented chef and prolific writer. In addition to his parents, he will be missed by his beloved sister and brother in law, Anne Wymard Starz and R. Hagen Starz, and his most favorite person of all his niece, Rian Starz; his uncle and aunt, Joseph and Eleanor Wymard; and a host of many cousins, especially those closest in age, including Josh Wymard, Peter Wymard (Bonnie Barrett Wymard), Francis Wymard (Katie Weeks Wymard) and Katherine Wymard. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Marie Wymard; and James and Irene Cromley; and uncles Bill, Jack, and his very close uncle Fran Wymard, and Richard Cromley. Max believed strongly in his Catholic faith and relished his years at Central Catholic High School. He found great joy in the friendships he made there with his fellow students, Brothers and Priests. Central Catholic gave him a strong sense of belonging and self-worth. For those reasons, in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Max Anthony Wymard Scholarship Fund at Central Catholic High School, 4720 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday October 2nd from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday October 3, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10 a.m. (Everyone please meet at church) Interment in Braddock Catholic Cemetery will be private.
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Nick Haley
September 25, 2025
Jimmy, you have my ongoing sympathy.
Never gets easier. Love to you and your family.
Neel Pawar
February 24, 2025
Coraopolis lost a Hiro.
Nick Haley
September 25, 2023
To Jimmy and family you have my deepest sympathy.
Nick Haley
Pam Mroz
October 14, 2021
So sad to learn of your loss. I pray that you and yours will all be accelerated, by God's holy support, into leading you to His Holy Joy.
Pam Mroz
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Rudyfilek Filek
September 28, 2020
Sorry for loss ! Rudyfilek
November 10, 2019
Dear Sara and Jim,
Joe,Alex and I fondly remember your beautiful Anne and Max as little ones in regent square. There are no words of comfort for god's taking
Max, just prayers and faith. Peace be with you, dear friends, Patrice McCarthy
Ed Miller
October 13, 2019
To all the Wymards,
I am so heartbroken to hear of Max's passing. Growing up in the East End, I still have the strongest memories of playing sports, laughing and plotting countless practical jokes with him. He was such a light to all, and I will continue to remember him fondly.
With love,
Eddie Miller
Tom and Gerrie Halloran
October 6, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Jim,Sara and family.
Anna Lotze
October 3, 2019
For me, Max will live on as a gifted, kind, loyal, and hilarious individual. I am so grateful to have shared many dear memories with Max, and to be lucky enough to call him a friend. He will be missed tremendously.
The loss of someone dear to us is never easy. I hope all the cherished memories that we have of Max brings his family, and other loved ones, some light during this dark time.
My deepest condolences.
Joseph Habib
October 3, 2019
My heart felt condolences go out to James and Sara and Ann. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers including Max.
Rege and Pat Recket
October 3, 2019
Dear Jim and Sara. We are so sorry to hear of the death of your beloved son Max. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Max will be in our thoughts and prayers always as well as you and Sara. May you find
Peace knowing that. Max is at peace. Rest in peace Max.
With love and prayers
Rege and Pat Recker
Lisa King-Goodwin
October 3, 2019
Jim and Sara, I have no words. Dad and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Rafferty
October 3, 2019
Rest in Peace Max
Brother Robert Wilsbach, FSC
October 2, 2019
May he liv with the Lord and all the saints in glory.
James Thiros
October 2, 2019
Jim and Family,
We're so very sorry for your loss. We will pray that you have strength and guidance during this difficult time. Your family is a class act. May God Bless you and Max!
Jimmy,,Michael, Christa, and Christen
Judge Mariani's Staff
Matt Mullen
October 2, 2019
Jim, Sara and Anne,
I know that no words can come close to filling the terrible void Max's passing has caused, but know he was a great guy and friend to many including myself some 22yrs ago. Family meant the world to Max and I pray for you as well as for Max that he is now able to rest from the horrendous grips of addiction.
Love
james droney
October 2, 2019
Jim and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son.
My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Jim Droney
Gerard Bigley
October 2, 2019
Jim, Sara and family, please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep Max in our prayers. Jerry and Maureen Bigley
Ken Sinagra
October 2, 2019
Dear Wymard Family,
I am very sorry to read about the loss of your son, Max. I remember him so well during his days at Central Catholic. He was always full of life and energy! So sad to see such a young life lost.
While no words will ever fill the void or pain of losing a child, may you be comforted with good memories and consoled that he is now at peace with our Lord.
My continued prayers for all of you.
Ena Marino
October 2, 2019
Very sorry for your loss. I remember him visiting the Freeman family and from Hilton Head. My condolences.
October 2, 2019
Eternal memory and blessed repose to Matt. May he rest in peace and dwell in the place of the blessed. For those who are left behind, may you be given what you need at each moment. Please know that prayers for Matt and each of you will be on-going.
Rudy Filek
October 2, 2019
Jim,
Just happened to see your son or grandson's obit.
Very sorry for you & family.
My best friend lost his wife yesterday so that is why I found Max's.
October 2, 2019
Jimmy,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
May god look upon you at this time give you strength and comfort your Family.
Kevin Quigley,
Northside,
October 2, 2019
To the Wymard Family, I am so sorry for your loss. As many do, I have very fond memories of playing baseball (JCC little league in particular), skiing (he was good at moguls!), and golf with Max . He always made me laugh and I can hear his distinctive chuckle even now. Your family and all Max touched are in our thoughts and prayers, with love, John Imbriglia
K S
October 1, 2019
Max was a great guy, very funny, and full of personality. Very sad for this great loss and will keep him and his family in prayers.
Angelo, Courtnie, Cristiano DiNardo
October 1, 2019
Jim, Sara, Anne and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Max and I had great times growing up and I will cherish them forever. We send our condolences.
Ready to hit the slopes
Angelo DiNardo
October 1, 2019
Max and Angelo Breckinridge CO 1997
Angelo DiNardo
October 1, 2019
Rhodora
October 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Max will be remembered for his smile and laugh. He was a wonderful man.
Mary and Bob Gasior
October 1, 2019
Our hearts break for all of you.
joe poniewaz
October 1, 2019
Jim and Sara, so sorry for your loss.
October 1, 2019
Jimmy
So sorry for your loss. This disease touches us all . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my brother you'll get through this
Your friend from better days
Jimmy Mullin
Jimmy Mullin
October 1, 2019
Jimmy
My heart goes out to you and your family .Itseems that this disease touches everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my brother it really hard to believe but it does get easier to live with.
Your friend from the good days
Jimmy Mullin
Tom Kelly
October 1, 2019
I have wonderful memories with Max, including Carlow, Edgewood Club, Pitt basketball, Regent Square and JCC baseball. Max was one of my first true friends - he was a truly gentle and kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wymard family during this very difficult time.
william Fisher
October 1, 2019
Jimmy,
Joe Meyers and I, Bill Fisher are sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you through this difficult time.
October 1, 2019
Jim and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Peg, from NICKY,S
October 1, 2019
Jim: Having lost a daughter to this terrible affliction, I know your pain. Our prayers are with you. Jack Luke
Roberta Tennant
October 1, 2019
Max was a joy to teach at Carlow. My sincere condolences for his loving family
Dan Greenberger
October 1, 2019
So very sad to hear about this news. I've known Max since kindergarten where we went to school together at Carlow. My condolences to the entire family.
Nate Nieland
October 1, 2019
I miss you my friend. I'll never forget all the fun we had. Love you forever buddy!
Nick Haley
October 1, 2019
Jim, my family and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you
Nate Nieland
October 1, 2019
Max, you were taken from us far too soon. You were the funniest person I've ever known and you could always make me laugh uncontrollably with your quick wit. I'll never forget catching baseballs with you and your dad, Jim. Anytime we got to hang out, I literally had a smile on my face from beginning to end. My parents loved you and you could make them laugh just as much. I can't believe you're gone now, but you will never be forgotten. You touched so many friends lives, we all love you and will miss you dearly. Rest In Peace my friend. You were truly one of a kind. Love ya buddy!
anonymous
October 1, 2019
so sorry for your devastating loss. May God hold you in his hands and provide you comfort during this time of mourning.
Lauren, John, Zoe & Elliott Broyles
October 1, 2019
Dear Annie, Hagen, Rian, and other members of Max's family:
We are so sorry for your devastating loss, and are holding you in our hearts.
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