AUSTIN EDWARD MICHAEL, M.D. Dr. Edward Austin of Mt. Lebanon died peacefully October 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1936 in Brattleboro, VT. A lifetime of reading, studying and learning ensued. He graduated from the University of Vermont School of Medicine in 1962. After serving as a second lieutenant in the US Navy Medical Corps he went on to do a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. He began his private practice in Hyannis, MA in 1968 before moving to Pittsburgh in 1972, where he was a respected physician for 46 years. Dr. Austin was a kind man, an attentive husband, a loving father and grandfather and an exceptional friend. He served on the board of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library during its expansion and renovation and in recent years audited many classes at the University of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan Schein Austin; and his two sons Christopher and wife Paige Austin of Louisville CO, Robert and wife Jennifer of Apex NC; and his beloved grandgirls, Macey, Mallory, Maggie, and Elizabeth; also surviving are brothers, James Austin of Burlington, VT and Paul Austin of Essex Junction, VT as well as his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother David of Rutland, VT and Stephan of Topsham, ME. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER, 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:30 a.m., 400 Hoodridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, at 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
