Howard G. Ostfield
OSTFIELD: Howard G. Ostfield, 82, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, after spending time with family and great friends. Howard is survived by his sons Marc and Alan, daughter-in-law Jennifer, son-in-law Michael, grandson Benjamin, granddaughter Hannah, brother Paul, and nieces Sheryl and Dana. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Joseph, and his twin sister, Roselie. Howard was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to everyone. Howard was born March 8, 1941, attended Schenley High School and the University of Pittsburgh. Howard loved all sports, playing softball, football and golf as an adult, and was an avid supporter of his hometown Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Howard was an active outdoorsman, spending countless hours, days and weeks hiking with great friends, including the entire Appalachian Trail. Howard’s favorite pastime was going “doggin” in various Pittsburgh parks with his loyal, best dog friends Coach, Woody, Cody and Rosie over the years. Howard was a chemist with Bayer for almost 30 years, a career that he enjoyed and that enabled him to retire early, travel throughout the country many times, go on safaris in Africa and enjoy all that he helped create. A special thank you to the people with Presbyterian Senior Care and the Willows for their loving care and support for Howard and his family during the later years of Howard’s life. Funeral services for Howard will be at Homewood Cemetery (1599 South Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10 a.m., followed by Howard being laid to rest at the Smithfield East End Cemetery (1634 South Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217). Memorial donations can be made to either Pittsburgh Youth Leadership (1034 Fifth Ave., Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, (pittsburghyouthleadership.org) or Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh (4905 Fifth Ave., Suite 211, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, hflapgh.org). PJC
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