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Donald W. Knuth

August 18, 1935 - December 07, 2014

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Obituary For Donald W. Knuth

August 18, 1935 - December 7, 2014

Knuth, Donald W., age 79, on Sunday, December 7, 2014 of Bethel Park. Beloved husband of 39 years to Diana Gayle (McTall) Knuth; loving father of Jennifer (Randy) Seitzinger and Colleen Garrubba (Chuck Miller); stepfather of Shelly (Paul) Zankel-Burge and Jeffrey (Judy) Zankel; proud Pap/Pappy of Brooke, Brandon, Tyler, Gracey, Tara, Lindsay, Kelsey, Eric and Amber; great-grandfather of Landon, Aubrey and Eric; dear son-in-law of Helen McTall; special brother-in-law of George and Linda McTall, Lou and Margie McTall, Loretta and Russ Cancilla, Janis Ripper, Mary Crowley, Jerry and Syl McTall, Joe McTall, Patti and Bob Eurich. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald was in Retail Grocery Management for 46 years retiring in 2002. He was a Pittsburgh sports enthusiast, especially the Steelers. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 E. Carson St., Ste. 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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  • December 11, 2019

    A good friend for a long time. I will miss our short conversations at the gt. Eagle

  • December 11, 2019

    Gayle and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Don. Such a kind, generous, caring and loving man for whom family was everything. Our hope is that your warm memories will carry you thru these difficult days and months ahead and that you find eventually find peace in your hearts. With deepest sympathy, Tom and Chris Dengler and famly

  • December 11, 2019

    You will be missed Uncle Don. We remember your infectious laugh, your kindness to everyone, and your positive attitude in life. You always made us feel special whenever we visited Pittsburgh, and I always enjoyed our conversations. Your legacy as a family man inspires all of us that had the privilege of calling you "Uncle."

  • December 11, 2019

    Dearest Gayle and family, We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Don. We was such a wonderful man with a kind soul and beautiful smile. I carry many memories of him and they were always with a smile on his face. You could always sense his gentleness and kindness when he walked into a room. We are sending you all our deepest sympathy and much love, Jim/Darlene Swalwell and family

  • December 11, 2019

    Deepest sympathy to Gayle and family

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