William Sheldrick "Bink" Conover II

Heaven welcomed a funny angel on October 7, 2022, when William "Bink" Sheldrick Conover II passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1928, Bink received his bachelor of science degree from Northwestern University in 1950. He served as a lieutenant (jg.) in the United States Navy. Bink's civic-minded service continued, along with an interest in politics, with his school board position for Upper St. Clair Township. In April of 1972, he was elected to the Ninety-second Congress of the United States, and served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 27th congressional district. Congressman Conover truly loved his country.
Bink's career in the insurance business moved him from San Francisco in the late 1950's, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a city he came to love. In Pittsburgh, Bink started his own insurance agency, Conover & Associates, Inc., and was the owner and president for over 50 years.
Dad liked golfing and bowling, playing bridge, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, traveling the world, and summer's corn on the cob. Most of all, Dad/Uncle Bink/Papa enjoyed family, and instilled the value of family love and loyalty by hosting annual family reunions. In creating the unconditional and loving bonds of family, his reach positively exceeded his grasp. In addition, Dad/Papa instilled the value of education by supporting his children and grandchildren in pursuing their college education. His legacy will live on. Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.
Mr. Conover is survived by his wife (Shirley Conover), four children, twelve grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Dad was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children (Nancy Toel Conover), second wife (Jane Dolan Conover), and one child (Susan Limerick Conover). A combined service for both Bink and Sue Conover will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM, at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to one of the following: Christ Church Bethel Park, 44 Highland Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 (https://www.christumc.net/); Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind at CSDB, 33 N. Institute St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (https://csdb.colorado.gov/). The family would like to thank Friendship Village Health Center and Gallagher Hospice for their compassionate care. We look forward to gathering with family and friends as we "take care of one another" as dad always said.