James “Hutchie” VanLandingham

October 23, 2019, 12:57 pm 0 Edit

VANLANDINGHAM: James “Hutchie” VanLandingham; On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his family; beloved husband of the late Harriet C. VanLandingham; loving father of James S., Alisha and Michelle VanLandingham and the late Betti Ann Strom; brother of the late Elizabeth McCaffrey, Dorothy Carpenter, Vera Faccenda and William VanLandingham; Zady of Jessie Lynn Beck, Joshua William VanLandingham and Molly VanLandingham. Hutchie worked for the Sun-Tele, Pittsburgh Press and Post-Gazette as a truck driver for 56 years. He also worked at Forbes Field, Three Rivers Stadium, PNC Park, and Heinz Field as a ticket seller. A devoted family man, Hutchie was selfless, strong, caring and would do anything for anybody. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers helping with the Special Olympics for over 50 years. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday at 2 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (1 – 2 PM). Interment Shaare Torah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, River Walk Corporate Centre, 333 East Carson Street, Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. www.schugar.com