Bruce A. Rhine

Bruce A. Rhine, 85, of Turtle Creek, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Sophie M. (Smoczynski) Rhine for 49 years; cherished father of Bruce C. (Martha) Rhine, of Bend, Ore., Cindy M. (David) Heskin, of Cypress, Texas, Carol A. (Leo) Burgunder, of Melbourne, Fla., and the late Barry J. Rhine; proud grandfather of Charlie, Esme, Andy and David Rhine, Emily Barnhill, Sara and David Heskin and Adam and Erin Burgunder; dear brother of Charles H. (Betty) Rhine, of Apollo, and the late Gloria Barkhammer and the late Hyatt M. Rhine; and dear friend of the late Lorraine Prontiker, of McKeesport. Bruce is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce was employed as a truck driver for 30 years and a yard master for 15 years with Harmon Lumber Company in McKeesport. He was a loyal member of Teamsters Local No. 249 and also the Sub-Alpine Club in Turtle Creek. He was also a humble but successful landlord and property manager in Turtle Creek, often lending a helping hand to his tenants. In his leisure time, Bruce was passionate about bowling, camping, fishing, woodworking and visiting with his family. He was also a devoted, lifelong Steelers fan and enjoyed poker and a day at the horse or dog track. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK/MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Bruce will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sheep Inc. Health Care (free health care clinic), 4561 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15145. www.sheepincclinic.org.