George Richard Yochum, Ph.D.

September 25, 2024, 2:37 pm 0 Edit

YOCHUM: George Richard Yochum, Ph.D., age 75, of the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, passed away peacefully with his spouse, Carol, at his bedside. Son of the late Gilbert and Marion (Tice) Yochum; beloved and devoted spouse of 23 years of Carol Zisowitz; brother of Gilbert (Pat) Yochum, and daughter Heidi Wilcox; Barbara Krieger (partner Thomas Stockhausen), children Geoffrey Krieger and Michelle Latkovic, Jeff (Cindi) Yochum and children John and Brian Yochum, and the late Gail Portanova. Stepfather of Wendy (Avery) Katz and daughters Batia and Margalit Katz, Julie (Joe Moreau) Wiener and daughters Arielle and Sophie Moreau, Cordelia (John Brooks) Stearns and sons Ferris, Lowen, and Cormac Brooks, Clio Stearns (Miranda Balkin) and children Inanna Balkin and Holden Stearns. George Yochum, Ph.D. was a professor in the communication studies department at California University of Pennsylvania. Services and interment are private and family will sit shiva at the family residence. Contributions may be made to: Democratic National Committee, 430 South Capitol Street SE PO Box 96585 Washington, DC 20077-7242, democrats.org. Arrangements entrusted to Elmer L Herman Funeral Home (412) 521-2768. elmerhermanfuneralhome.com PJC