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Thomas W. Yochum

September 26, 1925 - April 19, 2015

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Obituary For Thomas W. Yochum

September 26, 1925 - April 19, 2015

Yochum, Thomas William Thomas William Yochum, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Mr. Yochum was a native of Pittsburgh and a lifelong resident of Brentwood. He was a graduate of Brentwood High School and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he worked as a data processor at Mesta Machine Company for 34 years. After retirement, he began to create pen and ink drawings. Over the past 25 years, he has memorialized over 200 homes and historical landmarks in Western Pennsylvania. In addition to his artwork, he was an avid gardener and accomplished golfer. Tom was a passionate Pittsburgh sports fan, but his favorite team by far was the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years Theresa M. Yochum, his son, Kim Yochum of South Africa, his daughters, Jacqueline Saracco (Dr. Gregory) of Carrollton, VA, and Lisa Whitesitt (John) of Henderson, NV; seven grandchildren, Angelique Yochum, Erin Klein (Jeffrey), Anne Thalman (Matthew), Rebecca DeVincent (Shane), Ryan Whitesitt, Sean Whitesitt, Emily Saracco and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Maggie Klein. Friends and family will be received at John F. Slater Funeral Home, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, on Friday, May 1, 2015, from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St. Sylvester Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237. www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org.

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  • December 11, 2019

    You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time9.

  • December 11, 2019

    Jackie and Greg , Mrs. Yochum, Kim and Lisa, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your tremendous loss. I have very fond memories of visiting with your dad (husband) during our high school days. He always had a smile on his face and genuinely welcomed me as we organized our plans for the day or evening. He was a very kind, gentle man. His presence made this world a nicer place. With my sincere sympathy, Robby

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sincere condolences to the Yochum, Saracco, and Whitesitt families. We share the loss on this earth of such a dear man, but Heaven has a new angel to watch over you.

  • December 11, 2019

    Jackie and Family, I was sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, BHS Classmate