James W. Baumiller

BAUMILLER James W. Age 69, of Glenshaw, on Wed., May 6, 2020 at 2:23pm, Jim passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family, after losing his years-long battle against leukemia. He is the beloved husband of the late Joan Ann Baumiller; loving father of Gloria J. Viveros and father-in-law to Richard A. Bassett; devoted grandfather of Ivan; son of Meredith D. and the late James R. Baumiller; brother of David Baumiller, Patricia Yuhasz and Susie Emreschak. The funeral service is private, but friends and family are invited to meet at the funeral home at 3pm on Saturday May 9th, 2020, to join the funeral procession through town. Please contact the family for information about a Memorial Gathering to be held in October of 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for Ivan's education, or as donations to OKRA Ethics, a local organization that was close to Jim's heart. Checks for either cause may be mailed to the funeral home. Jim lived a life full of love, comfort, enrichment, and adventure. Being a catholic man with such a uniquely gentle nature, Jim loved his pets dearly, he loved animals, nature (even the bugs!), birdwatching, and he especially cherished trips to sit by the river or by Lake Erie. A Pittsburgh Man through and through, he was passionate about all local sports and loyally cheered on the Penguins, the Pirates, and the Steelers! He was also an avid lover of golf and bowling, and spent decades as a proud member of several South Hills bowling leagues. A retired payroll supervisor for the Pittsburgh Board of Education, he was a simple man who didn't care to live life on the edge. A true food lover and master of the slow cooker, he enjoyed all varieties of local and global cuisines. His favorite things to do were simply spending time with his family and friends, going out to eat at a wide variety of local restaurants, galavanting aimlessly around town, or staying home watching tv and eating popcorn with those he loved. Even after his leukemia diagnosis, he continued carrying himself with a profound grace and a deep love for life that ensured he didn't take a single day, a single moment for granted. His family did everything in their power to guarantee that his final years, months, and especially days were the most meaningful and comfortable. After losing his precious wife Joanie in 1989, he can finally be reunited with her and his spirit can rest without the constant toll leukemia took on his physical body. The family asks that those who care to, please light a candle and place a cold glass of water to light and refresh his path as he transitions to his new role as an ancestor. The family would like to thank his illustrious Oncology Team at Hillman Cancer Center, the Transplant and Neuroncology Doctors of UPMC Shadyside, and the stellar Patient Care Team of 6 West (previously 7 West). The family would especially like to thank every family member and friend who sacrificed the time out of their own lives to stay by his side, keep vigil by his sickbed, and fill Jim's last days with hugs, smiles, laughter, togetherness, holding hands, cooking his favorite meals, and ensuring he felt loved, comforted, and could have peace of mind. Please view the beautiful video tribute of Jim's adventures over the last few years bit.ly/jimtribute2020 Professional Services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. http://www.dalessandroltd.com/

James W. Baumiller

October 9, 1950 - May 6, 2020