George Donald Vickers

VICKERS GEORGE DONALD "DON" Age 78, was born May 1, 1935 in Martinsville, VA. Son of Dr. Luther Alexander and Letha T. Vickers. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was a father, resident and business owner of New Kensington for 45 years. He is a graduate of Hampton Institute in Chemistry and served two years in the Army as a second Lieutenant. He was married to Charlotte Conde Vickers. He was the president of SEIMCO (Scientific Electronic Instrument Manufacturing Company) INC. for over 40 years. His research and ideas supported the development of nuclear magnetic resonance technology. He attended the awarding of the Nobel Prize for the development in Sweden. He is survived by four children, George Vickers, Jr., Cheryl Wicks, Karen Vickers-Clemons, and Jennifer Vickers-Bodnar. He is the oldest sibling, survived by one brother and three sisters, Bill Vickers, Gloria Anderson, Tanya Scott, and Sandra Ashe; eight grandchildren and his cat Socks. Friends welcome Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 412-563-2800. Prayer service at the conclusion of visitation at 8 p.m. Friday. www.slaterfuneral.com