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DR. WILLIAM P. COFFMAN
DR. WILLIAM P. COFFMAN
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71, died Friday morning, January 25, 2013, at his home in Oakmont. Born January 7, 1942 in Vandergrift, PA, he was the son of the late Harold D. Coffman, Sr. and Doris Page Coffman. Husband of 47 years to Paulette Behner Coffman; father of Kendal (Dave) Kadylak, of Oakmont, Dr. Stephan (Ruth) Coffman, of Hood River, Oregon, and Mara (Pete) McManus, of Corvallis, Oregon; brother of Lois Knabb, of Apollo; brother in-law of Francis Coffman, of Leechburg; grandfather of Isabella, Olivia, Genevieve Kadylak, Victor, Tsadiku Coffman, and Lincoln McManus. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Coffman, Jr. An Entomologist, Bill was a biology Professor for 43 years at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was the foremost expert on Chironomidae. His work lives-on today as his collection is now housed at the La Selva Biological Station of the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica. Additionally, Bill was an avid stamp collector, a WWII history enthusiast, as well as truly enjoying classical music, especially Lieder. Friends and relatives will be received during a memorial visitation on Sunday, January, 27, 2013 from 1-5 p.m. at the BURKET- TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the La Selva Biological Station of the Organization for Tropical Studies in Costa Rica.
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Richard Seward
February 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 14, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all his family.
John Rosenberg (the guy who looks like Mahler)
Sandra Belgracve
February 1, 2013
To the family of Dr. William P. Coffman,
I didn't have the chance to have Dr.Coffman for Ecology because I had too many credits one year, but he was always willing to help us as students. And his passion and drive for the Biological Science world is what I always would like to achieve. He will truly be missed. Condolences to all who loved him!
Gabrielle Sakolsky
January 31, 2013
I enjoyed Dr Coffman's entomology class at Pymatuning so much that I went into the field. He was very encouraging. He will be missed.
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Mary Kostalos
January 30, 2013
To Bill's Family
I was in graduate school at Pitt with Bill. He was finishing up as I was starting. He was a wonderful mentor and colleague. I have many fond memories of summers at Pymatuning. My deepest sympathies to all of his family.
January 28, 2013
Bill's office and lab was across from mine at Pitt. We had many delightful encounters and debates regarding ecology and biogeography. I will really miss him. His legacy will live on at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica. Pitt magazine will soon publish a cover story on Bill's contributions to stream ecology.
January 27, 2013
I had Dr. Coffman as a professor for an Ecology and Evolution Seminar. His passion for ecology was inspiring. My condolences to his family and friends.
January 27, 2013
A fine scholar, a fine human being. I have the privilege of knowing him since 1st. grade (Sherman School, Vandergrift), lo c. 63 years & the even greater privilege of calling him "dear & beloved friend" who helped shape my life in many solid ways. LOVE YOU, BILL
Barbara Roff
January 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about Bill's Death. He and Peter worked hard in the nascent days of stream ecology.
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