Allan Bert Schachter, M.D.
SCHACHTER: Allan Bert Schachter, M.D., on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away surrounded by family. He was 81. Born to Eugene and Dorothy Schachter, Allan grew up in Squirrel Hill, graduating from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1959. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Washington and Jefferson College in 1963 and his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1967. After completing his residency in Urology at UPMC, he entered private practice. In 1974, Allan founded the Center for Urologic Care. He practiced urology for nearly 40 years. With offices in Pittsburgh and Weirton, West Virginia, Allan loved taking care of patients. Wearing his signature bow ties, he warmly provided care to people as if they were his own family. Allan met his wife, Ruth, in the third grade at Wightman Elementary School. They were married for 59 years, raising three daughters together. Allan and Ruth were active members in the Pittsburgh Jewish community. Allan loved Pittsburgh, particularly for its people and sports teams. His children and grandchildren share his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers and will think of him every time they wave their terrible towels. Allan also enjoyed music and art; he and Ruth created a beautiful home together with pieces of art they purchased from Pittsburgh galleries and during their travels. An avid golfer, Allan was passionate about the game from an early age. He learned to play at Schenley Golf Course. Allan won the Pittsburgh City Golf Championship in 1957 and 1958, played on the W&J golf team, and was inducted into the Pittsburgh Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. A longtime member of Oakmont Country Club — where everyone knew him as “Doc”— he loved bringing friends to play his favorite golf course in the world. He will forever be remembered on the fairways and greens. Allan was deeply loved by his family and friends, who were drawn to his warmth, humor and authenticity. Nothing gave him more pleasure than to bring happiness to people; his generosity and kindness touched so many lives. Allan is survived by his wife, Ruth Gordon Schachter, their children Julie Friedman (Andrew), Marjie Heberlee (Brent), and Molly Stumacher (Roger), and grandchildren Caleb, Lily and Mia Friedman, Samantha and Lauren Heberlee, and Ryan and Sarah Stumacher. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon – 1 p.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh or to the Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh. schugar.com PJC
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