Stephen Zeiger Israel
ISRAEL: Stephen Zeiger Israel, age 82, of Hampton Township, passed peacefully in the early morning of Nov. 2, 2024. Born May 25, 1942, in Pittsburgh, he is survived by his brother James (Elaine) Israel, daughter Tricia Israel, son Wescott (Avyn) Israel, and his grandson Smith Israel. He was preceded by his loving wife, Barbara Beck Israel, and his parents, Morton and Freda Mae (Zeiger) Israel. Stephen was a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area and a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School. He graduated with honors from Washington and Jefferson College, where he majored in history. He continued his education at Dickinson School of Law, where he earned his juris doctor degree in 1967. Stephen was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a first lieutenant and later promoted to captain in the Military Police Corps in Vietnam. He was awarded a bronze star for his service. Stephen had an impressive, decades-long career as a general practice attorney. In addition to his private practice, he also spent the majority of those years as a mental health review officer for Allegheny County. He was a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association for over 50 years and served on a number of other professional committees and panels throughout his notable career. Stephen was still actively practicing law before his passing. In his free time, Stephen enjoyed traveling extensively with his late wife, Barbara, attending local theater and concerts, watching movies, gathering for meals with family and friends, and taking his furry sidekick, Prince, along with him on car rides as he ran daily errands. Stephen lived a life full of love, service and adventure. Among many other things, Stephen will be remembered for his intelligence, selflessness, sharp wit and endearing sense of humor. He will be missed dearly by those he leaves behind. No visitation. Service and interment held privately by family. Arrangements made by Neely Funeral Home. neelyfuneralhome.com PJC
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