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Artman, Bernard C., age 87, of Bethel Park (Pittsburgh), suddenly, on Thursday, April 30th. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Diana (Riggs) Artman, and is the proud father of Dr. Christian Artman. Bernie is the son of the late Loretta (Mundy) and William Artman; brother of the late Crystal, William, Edward (Ann), Raymond (Marian), Robert, James, Anna Marie (Reynold) Santamaria, Jean (Edwin) Ruiz, Margaret (Jerome) Hochendoner, and Bruce (Frances). He was an important part of the lives of many of his nieces and nephews. Bernie was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Real Estate. He was an excellent athlete, inducted into the University of Pittsburgh’s Hall of Fame for both football and basketball and received the 2012 Pitt Varsity Letter Club Award of Distinction. Bernie was a talented and well-known potter and his work is displayed at the Center for the Arts, in Pittsburgh. A generous philanthropist, Bernard Artman financially contributed to organizations throughout his lifetime, including, but not limited to, the Salvation Army, Native American Indians, and Little Sisters of the Poor. Because of COVID lock-down, a private prayer service for immediate family only will be held on Wednesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm at JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC. 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood. 412-881-4100 (www.johnfslater.com). Friends and family can view and participate in the service as it will be streamed live on Facebook (link at Diana Riggs). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Per Bernie’s wishes, Chris Artman, MD and Diana Riggs Artman will hold a mass and memorial celebration (Joyous Party), when quarantine restrictions are lifted. Friends and family will be notified of that date. Arrangements handled by John F. Slater Funeral Home, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227.