George Lewis Dexter

George Lewis “Lew” Dexter

George Lewis "Lew" Dexter. 79 of Oakmont passed on July 23, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on December 4, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late George and Mildred (Trax) Dexter. He is survived by his loving wife Donna L. (Eaton) Dexter of 40 years, 2 sons Douglas Dexter, NC and Timothy (Sharon) Dexter, Springdale, a daughter Jennifer (Frank) Lombardo, Oakmont, 4 grandchildren Dexter Lopez, Logan, Jocelyn and Liam Dexter, his 3 little Maltese’s, Henry, TT and Chico. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister Jeanne Brasko. He was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Oakmont, a member of the vestry of the church and Senior Warden of the Parish. Lew had a deep appreciation for his faith and a realistic outlook on life, always telling it as he saw fit. He was a proud Army Korean War veteran. During the war he was assigned at both the White House and the Pentagon, where he learned his investigative skills and led him to his life long career. He enjoyed Jazz, a good scotch, his many jaguars, a passion for refurbishing antiques and spending time with his grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 P.M., in the English Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 378 Maryland Ave. Oakmont, PA 15139. A Funeral Mass will be Friday 10:30 A.M. at the St Thomas Episcopal Church, Oakmont. Everyone please meet at the church. With the Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Murph officiating. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American cancer Society for Ovarian Cancer. Online condolences may be made to: englishfuneralhome.com

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