Paul E. Steitz

Age 98, of Mt Lebanon, on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Miriam H. Steitz; born November 22, 1920 the son of the late George and Rose Steitz; loving father of Mary Sargent, W. Hardie Steitz, David P. (Kathy) Steitz, and Jane B. (Jeffrey) Steitz Banaszak; dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Paul was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 and served during WWII. Pvt. Steitz served as a rifleman in Company I, 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division. He fought in France and Belgium at the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Paul later received an Engineering degree from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University). He was employed Mesta Machine Company as a mechanical engineer. After retirement, Paul was a beloved Crossing Guard for Hoover Elementary serving for 15 years. Friends welcome Tuesday 2-4, 6-8pm, William Slater II Funeral Service (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. Funeral Service 11:00a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will military honors to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers donations suggested to the Allegheny Health Network (Hospice), Office of Fund Development, 4818 Liberty Ave, Pgh, PA, 15224.