George Richard Yochum, Ph.D.

George Richard Yochum, Ph.D., age 75, of Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday,

September 18, 2024 passed away peacefully with his spouse Carol at his bed side.

Son of the late Gilbert and Marion (Tice) Yochum;

Beloved and devoted spouse of 23 years of Carol Zisowitz;

Brother of Gilbert (Pat) Yochum, and daughter Heidi Wilcox;

Barbara Krieger (partner Thomas Stockhausen), children Geoffrey Krieger and Michelle Latkovic

Jeff (Cindi) Yochum and children John and Brian Yochum)

and the late Gail Portanova.

Step father of Wendy (Avery) Katz and daughters Batia and Margalit Katz

Julie (Joe Moreau) Wiener and daughters Arielle and Sophie Moreau

Cordelia (John Brooks) Stearns and sons Ferris, Lowen, and Cormac Brooks

Clio Stearns (Miranda Balkin) and children Inanna Balkin and Holden Stearns.

George Yochum, Ph.D. was a professor in the Communication Studies department

at California University of Pennsylvania.

Services and Interment are private and family will sit Shiva at the family residence.

Contributions may be made to: Democratic National Committee

430 South Capitol Street SE PO Box 96585 Washington, DC 20077-7242
http://www.democrats.org

Arrangements entrusted to Elmer L Herman Funeral Home (412) 521-2768.  

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