Father George A. Wilt Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania Obituary

Father George A. Wilt

<p>Father George A. Wilt, age 89, former longtime Pastor of St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon, died peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 of complications following a stroke. Born September 5, 1931 in New Bethlehem, PA, he was the youngest child of the late Augustine F. and Letta B. Aaron Wilt; dear brother of John Wilt (Betty), the late Mary Hoover (the late John), the late Bernard Wilt (the late Elaine), the late Kathryn Harrison (the late Bill), the late Teresa Morgan (the late Charles) and the late Rita Filson (the late Tom); devoted uncle of John Hoover (Patty), Gerald Hoover (Janet), Julie Miller (Alex)&nbsp;and Joe Hoover; Bill (Barb) and Lawrence Harrison; John Wilt (Janet), Kathryn Wilt (Peter Madsen), David Wilt (Lisa), Dan Wilt (Beth Pride) and Carolyn Studt (Keith); Chuck Morgan;&nbsp;and the late Jim Hoover (Barb, surviving), the late Jeff Hoover (Lesa, surviving) and the late Mary Beth Filson Theisler; great-uncle of the late Robert and the late Laura Hoover; also survived by many other great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Father Wilt was ordained on May 30, 1959 by Bishop John Wright at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. He served as parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Shadyside from June 1959 until March 1968. He served as parochial vicar at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon from March 1968 until December 1972, then served at St. Bernard&#39;s as associate administrator from December 1972 until June 1974, when he was named pastor at St. Bernard&#39;s and served as pastor there for nearly three decades, until May 2003. From 2003 until 2018 he celebrated daily masses and funeral masses at&nbsp;St. Philip&nbsp;Church, SS. Simon and Jude Church, St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Our Lady of Grace Church and many other churches in the South Hills. Father Wilt&#39;s greatest loves were his church, family, golfing, Notre Dame football and dining out. The family will receive clergy and friends at Laughlin Cremation and Funeral Tributes, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on TUESDAY May 25, 2021 from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. (Masks will be required at the Funeral Home). His funeral mass will be offered&nbsp;in SS. Simon and Jude Church (St. Raphael the Archangel Parish), 1607 Greentree Road, Greentree, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with the Most Reverend Bishop David A. Zubik, as celebrant&nbsp;(EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH).&nbsp;Interment in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery on Thursday will be private The family requests NO FLOWERS, please. If desired, contributions may be made to Ave Maria Academy (formerly St. Bernard School), c/o St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.</p>
September 5, 1931 - May 21, 202109/05/193105/21/2021
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Lisa
January 31, 2022
Fr Wilt, one of the best bosses I ever worked for.. kind. Generous. And always there for me,, I will miss him dearly. It was my pleasure to work for him. I was his cook for 4 years . Great priest pastor and person
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Terry Donahoe
May 25, 2021
Father Wilt was a great pastor at St. Bernard's.  He gave inspiring homilies and always made me feel at home at St. Bernard's with his sense of humor and expressions of caring for the parish.  He also wrote inspiring spiritual reflections almost every week in the bulleti... Continue Reading
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Sue Hirsch
May 23, 2021
I was a student at St Bernards when Fr Wilt was there. We always enjoyed when he would stop in our class - especially Religion class. He brought religion to life - made it meaningful for a grade school class. He inspired me to teach CCD and become involved in my churc... Continue Reading
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Atalie Thompson
May 23, 2021
Fr Wilt was a great pastor and priest. I recently watched a video of my baptism and my twin brothers’ baptisms which happened when I was 6 years old and they were 3 years old. I am grateful for the fact that he allowed us to be baptized and attend St Bernards school. We ... Continue Reading
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David Wilt
May 23, 2021
Father George was my Uncle. We shared many memories over the years. I take solace knowing he is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and one day we will al be raised up together! It is encouraging to know there is no more suffering or tears in mansion of t... Continue Reading
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Joecwales0807@yahoo.com
May 23, 2021
I remember Father Wilt as a strong man and pastor at Saint Bernard's Church. I did 1st thru 8th grade there. He married my older sister. May God rest his soul. Sad to hear of his passing. Joseph P Colantuono.
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Joann Keenan
May 21, 2021
My favorite memory of Fr.Wilt is when I called him as a hospice nurse. He immediately came to patients home. He told the family it was patron saint day and he blessed patient and family. He was very compassionate and caring. My deepest sympathy to all his family.
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The staff at Laughlin Memorial Chapel, Inc.
May 21, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Father George A. Wilt. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Father George A. Wilt.