James McAuley Kriebel

James Kriebel Obituary

KRIEBEL
JAMES McAULEY KRIEBEL

Died after a short illness on Friday, January 19, 2007 at UPMC,Pittsburgh, PA.

Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 4, 1969. He was raised in Fox Chapel and recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area after living for several years in Washington, DC. A talented artist and musician who played guitar, piano, and bass, Jim was passionate about genealogy and the origins of his family. Jim graduated from LaRoche College, where he studied graphic design and was among the first developers of web sites for corporate customers. He subsequently worked as a graphic designer for a consulting firm in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

He was a beloved husband to Jo-Ann Melton Kriebel and devoted father to Elizabeth Lilly Kriebel. He is survived by his father, Charles H. Kriebel; sister, Susan Kriebel; brothers, Paul and Carl Kriebel; and sisters-in-law, Nicole and Thressia Kriebel. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Anna Mae Melton of Baltimore, MD, and sister-in-law Bonnie Melton of Boston, MA. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Jan McAuley Kriebel. He was also the much loved uncle Jimmy of Nicholas, McAuley, Chase, Rowan, and Georgia Kriebel.

A husband, father, uncle, and friend, Jim will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, PA 15215, (412) 781-1897.A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 27 at St. Scholastica Roman Catholic Church, Aspinwall at 10 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Kriebel

9 Entries

Shirley Riggan Cooper

January 27, 2007

JoAnne and Elizabeth, speaking for the Riggan family in NC, our hearts are heavy for your loss. May the peace that passes all understanding help ease the pain you are feeling. Our love to you both and to Cot and Ann.

Bobbie Havel

January 26, 2007

Jo Ann, I worked with Jim at Constella and want to extend my condolences on your loss. Please remember to cherish the memories.

Noreen Schaefer-Faix

January 26, 2007

Dear Jo Ann,
You are in my thought and prayers. I am so sorry, but I am glad that Carl, Paul,& Susan are there with you as well as the rest of the family.

Dianne Needham

January 25, 2007

Dear Jo-Ann & Elizabeth,
Having just learned of Jim's passing I want to extend my deepest, heartfelt compassion. I had the occasion to meet Jim when our NIH org unit needed a web person exemplar--he came to the usability testing sessions always with a smile and anecdotes to share. We spoke, often in amusement, of our expeiences as youngsters in Western PA. I can still see his smile and hear his voice. Knowing Jim, his spirit will sparkle forever.

Tracy Norris Hobbs

January 25, 2007

Carl,Thressia,& family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother.

Jeffrey Weiner

January 25, 2007

Our deepest sympathies. Jim was an outstanding talent and terrific guy to work with. On behalf of his associates at the National Cancer Institute we want to thank you for Jim and tell you he is missed. Jim's outstanding web design work is a legacy that will always remind us of the ever gracious man who did the heavy lifting to make it happen.

Nina and Russ Bandle

January 24, 2007

Jo-Ann and Elisabeth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Kriebel family at this sad time. Jim was a great guy, fun to be around (he could always make you laugh), interesting (he knew something about everything), and lovable. His love for his family was evident in everything he did. How lucky we were to have known this talented man. He will be missed.

Barrie & June Gray / David Wilson

January 24, 2007

To The Family,
It is with sad hearts that we write in this guest book.
Jimmy was a wonderful, kind young man and far too young to leave so soon. He and Jo-Ann had it all, a beautiful house, an adorable child Elizabeth, close to his brothers Paul and Carl, their wives and children. Jimmy was a great comfort to his aunt June when his mother/ June's sister/ passed away. He will be sorely missed by our family Barrie Gray, June McAuley Gray and son David Wilson. We regret not being able to attend the funeral in person as we are in Mexico.

Mary Ann Zieger

January 24, 2007

Dear Kriebel Family,

I wish to express our deepest sympathy on your loss. What a talented man he was and I am sure he touched so many lives for the better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our love to you my dear past teaching colleague Thressia.

With Sympathy,
Frank and Mary Ann Zieger

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