THOMAS LAUTERBACH
THOMAS LAUTERBACH
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THOMAS LAUTERBACH Obituary
THOMAS DONALD
Age 57, of Bethel Park, formerly of Mt. Oliver, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 16, 2012. Beloved and devoted husband of Suzanne (Miller) Lauterbach for 28 years; proud father of Kristen and Sarah Lauterbach; loving son and gentle giant of Clare and the late Don Lauterbach; loving and giving brother of Donna (Joe) Israel, Janet (Ron) Gendron, Nancy, Mary Ann (John) Rodaitis, Elaine (Carmine) Scutti, Clare Marie (Don) Giel, Amy (Al) Todd; witty and kindhearted uncle to 37 nieces and nephews who adored him, and a lifelong friend to many. Thomas was the owner of the bar and restaurant Lauterbach's Café, Pittsburgh PA. Friends will be received on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
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Jan Fedrizzi-Girdano
April 2, 2012
Please accept our deepest condolences to the entire Lauterbach family. We remember Tom as a fun-loving, kind- hearted soul. God bless all of you.
The (Livio)Fedrizzi family
Kathy/Mary Porter
March 27, 2012
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH ALL OF YOU...
Joe Valetti
March 26, 2012
My condolences to your families.
Bill & Betty Dilla
March 26, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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Robert Eisenstat
March 26, 2012
Lauterbach Family,
We extend our sincere sympathy on the passing of Tom. He was such a dear man and we enjoyed knowing him.
The Employees of Eisenstat Candy Co
March 24, 2012
SUE IAM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOM HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE GIRLS AND THE FAMILY YOU WILL BE IN PRAYERS AND IN MY HEART MAY GOD BLESS YOU SARAHW
Trudy Blum Meyer
March 23, 2012
Clare & Family:
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy are with all of you during this most difficult time. What can we say about Tom. Such a great guy growing up together. All the games over the field and the building of the tree house. Such wonderful memories. May all your memories bring you comfort and joy. God bless all of you.
With Love,
Your Neighbor
March 23, 2012
Dear Sue,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My hearfelt condolences to you and your family.
Georgia Wiltsie Tilford (Pleasant Hills, PA)
Betty Becker
March 22, 2012
Su, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers God bless
Judy Van Kirk
March 22, 2012
Sincere sympathy from the class of 72. We watched Tom grow and loved every inch of him, he was as kind and funny as he was tall. May our dear Knobhead rest in peace.
Robin Pollins
March 22, 2012
Dear Sue,Sarah and Kristen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about your loss of a wonderful dad and husband.
The Pollins Family
Rachael Chmiel
March 21, 2012
Although I have heard many wonderful stories over the years, I only met Tom a few times. His quick wit and joyful humor were sure to put a smile on your face almost instantly. He was a beloved father who will forever be greatly missed and fondly remembered; an inspiring soul that we lost all too soon. My deepest sympathies go out to the Lauterbach family.
Stephanie & Jon Iannotti
March 21, 2012
To The Lauterbach Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our good, gentle and loving friend Tom. Tom was one of those people that you could not help but love. He was caring, compassionate, witty and gentle. We always called him BIG TOM and he was certainly a very wonderful part of our lives! We are blessed to have known Tom. We are very sad but we are also know that God has one VERY GOOD MAN with him in Heaven now. Thank you Tom for all of your years of friendship, love and support. We will continue to hold your whole family in our hearts and prayers. Jon and Stephanie Iannotti
Dave Fahrner
March 20, 2012
I'm very sorry to read of Tom's passing.
Tom will always be remembered as a great person who carried himself with class and dignity. My condolences to the Lauterbach family.
CLARE KINEST
March 20, 2012
To The Lauterbach Family
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Tom is in heaven talking with "Pickles" Ambrose Kinest. You will be in our prayers. Clare Kinest and Family
Chris Retenauer
March 20, 2012
Clare & Family - I was quite shocked & saddened to read of Tom's passing. Know, however, that he is in heaven w/ your husband/father as angels watcing over all of us.
Kim Kirchner (Becher)
March 20, 2012
To the Lauterbach Family
I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I worked for Tom for 11 years at the bar, before and after the fire, he took a chance on me as a bartender who had no experience, and i am grateful for that still to this day. I have so many fond memories that i will cherish. He will be missed. My condolences to you all.
Shirley Brace
March 20, 2012
Sue and Sarah
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. I was fortunate to meet Sue and Tom thru Sarah playing volleyball with my daughter Brittany. We had many talks sitting there watching the girls play, and thru those talks I came to know two very special parents/friends. I will continue to pray for all of you. God needed another angel to watch over all of us and Tom will be there to watch all of us.
Rich Schlegel
March 20, 2012
God needed another one of his great St. Joe's Flying Dutchman. Condolences to the Lauterbach Family. Rest in peace Tom.
Cindy, Todd, Bryan, Dana, Mason, Megan, & Caitlyn
March 19, 2012
We will miss Tom's humor and gentle ways at our family gatherings. He adored Su, Kristen and Sarah. His Mom and Dad and sisters were all so precious to him. Know that he has made a difference in all of our worlds.
Vanessa Tedesco
March 19, 2012
To the entire Lauterbach family,
I was reading the obituaries today and was sad to see someone I started with at the Post Office in 1975 had passed on, I remember Tom as a very nice and funny guy, I haven't seen Tom in years but you never forget the people you started with especially the nice ones. May God comfort all of you at this time.
Tim Binns
March 19, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Lauterbach family.
I was shocked to hear of Tom's passing.
He was a great guy and a friend to many.
My deepest sympathy's.
March 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sad for your loss of Tom. We just saw him last week at the funeral home. So we were very shocked to hear the news of his death. We will be coming to the funeral home. Our sympathy to Sue and her 2 daughters and to Mrs. Lauterbach and her daughters. We will pray for you all. Ron & Sharon Stadler
Alice Voigt
March 19, 2012
I am heartbroken over your great loss. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Osmolinski
March 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lauterbach family. As a sorority sister of his daughters, I only met him once, but felt like I knew him well from all of the stories and love they had for him. If his daughters are any indication of him as a man, then he was a great one.
Rob Bauer
March 19, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Lauterbach family. Tom was a true gentle giant and good friend to many of us. Tom will be truely missed. God bless.
Deborah Marx
March 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time! I went all the way through St. Joe's with Knob and remember him fondly!
val
March 19, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Sean Dobich
March 19, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Tom's family. Tom worked for MedSpeed for a while, and was always extremely pleasant and professional.
Amy Leddy
March 19, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to Elaine and her family on the loss of Thomas...The Leddy Family
Carl and Kelly Stadler
March 19, 2012
Deepest sympathy to all in the Laughterbach family. Thanks, Tom, for all the true friendship and comoradrie in our earlier days at school and on the hoops court. We will definitely miss you greatly.
Donna Murr
March 19, 2012
My sincere condolences to Tom's family. I knew Tom from Shawn Ryans in Brentwood. He always had a smile and a joke and seemed to love life. He will be missed.
Bill Gross
March 19, 2012
I knew Tom a long time ago.I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing.
Al and Caryn Maker
March 18, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will give you the peace and comfort that only He can give.
Bradley Burrell & Family
March 18, 2012
To a great man, son, husband and most importantly.. father. It deeply saddens me to think that you are gone. I have nothing but great memories of you, as a friend and an employer, both before and after the fire. You were there for me many, many times to lean on, for guidance, and both, moral & financial support when I was struggling young man. You will never be forgotten, and always be remembered! God must have had a light bulb out, up there or something, but for some reason he needs you up there. One day we will all see you up there, have a stool waiting for us. To Mrs. Lauterbach, Sue, Kristen & Sara, my heart and prayers are with you. Please look to the lord to find the mental and pyhsical strength you need to get through this time of sorrow. May God watch over and bless you all.
Dana
March 18, 2012
To Tom's Family
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful person. He will be deeply missed. If theres any we can do please let us know.
Dana / Framkie
Bob and Deb Brown
March 18, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss.Many prayers for your family.
Jan Giel
March 18, 2012
To the loving Lauterbachs...my deepest sympathies on your unexpected and tragic loss. May you find comfort in many fond and cherished memories. My prayers are with you.
Nora Antal
March 18, 2012
Oh Ms. Clare. I am so deeply sorry to hear about your sons passing. May your strong faith guide you on this journey. I love you!
Karen Schaaf
March 18, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all the Lauterbach family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Weber Schaaf
Mike and Judy Romaniello
March 18, 2012
Our most sincere condolences to the entire Lauterbach family. His kind soul will be missed by everyone who knew him.
March 18, 2012
My memories of Tom will always be of his goodness and desire to help. A good man. Truly, a "Gentle Giant". Blessings as you continue your journeys. I'm grateful that he was part of mine.
Maureen Campbell
March 18, 2012
My sincere sympathy to all the Lauterbach family. May happy memories consol you today and always.
Maureen Bertha Campbell
Ray Sineway
March 18, 2012
To Tom's family, I was sorry to read of Tom's passing. I played basketball with him years ago. He was a nice guy. I hope you have many happy memories to ease some of your pain & loss. God bless you all
John Wyland
March 18, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Tom passing. He is a great man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless...
Kathy Calabro
March 18, 2012
Su...I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Janice (Cwikla) Brophy
March 18, 2012
My heart goes out to the Lauterbach family for your sudden and painful loss. You are in my prayers.
Gigi Franklin
March 18, 2012
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Mrs. Lauterbach, an especially big hug to you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cywinski Family
March 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to you, dear neighbors.
May your hearts be filled with the memories finding comfort in those who share your grief. May his memory be eternal.
Sunday Button
March 18, 2012
Very Shocked and So Sad to hear about Tom's Passing.He will be Greatly Missed.You are all in My Thoughts and Prayers.
Bob and Betty Blum
March 18, 2012
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Tom. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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