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Richard Linder Obituary
On Thursday, January 24, 2008; Beloved husband of Barbara Conn Linder. Beloved father of Jonathan (Liat) Linder of Aventura, FL, Anne (Agustin) Velazquez of Churchill, PA and Amy Linder of Pittsburgh. Brother of Phyllis Spiegel. Loving grandfather of Alexander Rui Velazquez and William Richard Linder. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Mr. Linder enjoyed teaching for many years at Gladstone School and was the Activities Director at Arsenal Middle School. After retirement, he always said that the saddest day of the year for him was the first day of school because the children were there and he wasn't. He was a lover of Pittsburgh and its history. He cherished his extended family and enjoyed sharing stories passed down from generation to generation. He was also a member of the Jewish Archives. Richard was charitable and loving and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 2:00 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (1-2 PM). Interment Kether Torah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pgh., PA 15219 or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Don (Mikszan) Mixon
February 9, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. You have my sincere sympathy. I was on the faculty with Richard at Connelley Vo-Tech H.S. for a number of years long ago. I cherish those years and our friendship ever since. He was an excellent teacher and I was proud to have him as a friend. I will remember him in my prayers.
Steve Kessler
January 31, 2008
Dear Phyllis,
I was sorry to learn of the passing of your brother. Reading about his life conveys what a wonderful person he was. My best wishes to you and your family.
eric hoffman
January 30, 2008
I have always felt that losing a loved one was a time to celebrate one's life as well as morn the loss. Mr. Linder made it easy for me to celebrate his life. I'm pround to have known him. My thoughts are with my great friend Jon and the entire Linder family.
john drozinski
January 28, 2008
Mr Linder was my teacher at Gladstone or happy rock as it was called back then what i remember most about him is the long and in-depth conversation i had with him the day jfk was shot. may he rest in peace i know i never gave him any in class
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Molly Miller
January 28, 2008
Our sympathy to all your family. We have lovely memories of Richard greeting us always from the front porch on Gladstone Road over the years and sharing stories and Yiddish. May all your warm memories help sustain you. Love, Molly and Eric Miller
MORRIS NAIMARK
January 27, 2008
A VERY GOOD FRIEND, ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE.
Eleanor Davis
January 27, 2008
am so sorry to read that Richard has passed away. He and I were classmates at Schenley High School and spent manyo hours reiterating some of our great experiences when he attended some of our lunch reunions. My sincere sympathy is extended to your family. Eleanor Lauria Davis
Chris Holmes
January 27, 2008
My Dearest Barb and family,
May the love you feel for the one you have lost lighten your sorrow. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Miss you and love you,
Phil Marcus
January 27, 2008
Phyllis:
Please accept my condolonces on the loss of your brother.
Karen Gold Anisfeld
January 27, 2008
Barbara, Anne, Amy and Jonathan,
Accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your loving husband and father - a man whom I will remember fondly as always warm, pleasant, interesting and welcoming. As I am currently in Israel, I will not be able to attend the funeral and shiva. Please know that my thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time. May Richard's memory be a blessing and an inspiration to all who survive him.
Michael Martin
January 26, 2008
To the Linder family,I was saddened to read of Mr. Linder's passing. I was priviledged to commute to Gladstone with him my senior year, and always appreciated his guidance and advice.May God welcome him Home.
Inez McDonald Katzbeck
January 26, 2008
To the family of, Mr. Linder.
Mr. Linder was a great teacher at Gladstone High School, and I was honored to be a pupil of his.
I know God will keep you in your hour of need.
Inez Mae McDonald Katzbeck
Bob Bennett
January 26, 2008
To The Familes: As a former student at Gladstone, I worked closely with Mr. Linder as Editor of the school newspaper and he never ceased to amaze me with his knowledge of local history and lore. His sense of humor kept many of us in stitches and his guidance provided many a successful career by many. At our recent 40th Reunion in Sept., we were honored to have Vera Weiss attend, but we made special arrangements to get Mr. Linder his certificate, which was hand carried to the home, which really made HIS day as well as ours. He was truly an inspiration to us, and he will be missed.
Nicole Saniga, Head Start Program
January 26, 2008
Barb and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Edward T. Schotting
January 26, 2008
Dear Barbara & Family ...
It is with much sadness that I read in today's Post-gazette of the passing of my long-time 8th Armored Division friend Richard. Please accept my and my Wife Alberta's … Sincerest Sympathies.
Our friendship goes a long way back to 1944 when we 'discovered' each other while in the Service of our Country during WWII. Along with Dick, I was (like many others our age) a 'homesick' member of the EIGHTH ARMORED DIVISION OF WWII at then Camp Polk, LA … far away from our Pittsburgh homes; although I was from West Homestead at the time. Somehow I found Dick's address and we began corresponding ... mostly to console ourselves, I guess! We became fast friends over the 64 years we’ve known each other!
As you know, Richard was in Company ‘C’ of the 58th Armored Infantry Battalion … while I was in Headquarters Company of the 7th Armored Infantry Battalion.
It was a pleasure being associated with him working to bring the 10th Reunion of the 8th Armored Division Association to Pittsburgh in 1959. Then once again in 1990. We shocked everyone by having a genuine US Army TANK on display in front of the William Penn Hotel in 1959!
I could go on and on as to so many pleasant memories shared between us as the years rolled by. [Dick being a history teacher in the Pittsburgh School District for 33 years and me being employed by TWA for 37 years at the THEN Greater Pittsburgh Airport.]
Alberta & I always enjoyed receiving post cards from all parts of the World, including Mexico, Singapore and … even Russia!
Sincerely … Ed & Alberta Schotting
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