Seth Hufford

August 31, 1974 to November 4, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Seth Taylor Hufford, 49, of Pittsburgh, PA. After enduring a rare and aggressive carcinoma, Seth passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2023 encompassed by the warmth and love of family and dear friends organically gathered together to ease his transition.

Seth is survived by his wife Dorie L. Taylor and their two sons Nevins and Miles Taylor Hufford, parents Dorothy Tanner and William E. Hufford, brother Kent L. Hufford and sister-in-law Giorgia Tommasi, nieces Sveva and Livia, father-in-law George D. Taylor, sister-in-law Gail D. Taylor, brother-in-law G. Darren Taylor and sister-in-law Harri Kuehn Joseph and numerous other loving family members. Seth was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Beverly Adams Taylor.

Seth held a Master of Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College. He attended Pittsburgh New Church and School, Woodland Hills High School and graduated from Greater Latrobe High School.

When asked, “Who are you?” Seth would identify in the following ways,

“I am a father, husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend. I am a white, heterosexual, cisgender male. I am a facilitator who believes in the ability of people to create their ideal selves and partner with others to create transformation and change in their world. I am a lover of good food, a wide variety of music and international soccer. I am a life-long learner.”

For the first part of Seth’s career he designed and facilitated civic leadership programs for Leadership Pittsburgh and Coro New York Leadership Center. He went on to found The People Group to facilitate people and organizations through critical dialogues using methods and processes that engage all voices and integrate equity, diversity and belonging. Seth supported the work of youth democracy as a founding board member of NextGen:PGH and cofounder of Civic Stage, helped establish the Westinghouse Park Master Plan, and orchestrated the Leadership Institute for Emerging Professionals for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pittsburgh. Seth was affiliated with cohorts of disruptors including the League of Intrapreneurs, BMW Responsible Leaders Network, Art of Transformational Consulting, and SEIU BOLD Center.

When asked, “Why do you do what you do?” Seth would answer,

“I am doing this work for my two children and future generations so that they can live in a world with more love and compassion.”

Seth poured time and care into every relationship he formed, be it with his immediate and extended family, friends, colleagues, or most recently the healthcare professionals that cared so deeply for his comfort. He leaves behind a legacy steeped in love and compassion. We are so proud and grateful.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Frick Environmental Center. Additional information listed below.

Please consider sharing your favorite Seth memories for Nevins and Miles to appreciate for years to come.

In lieu of flowers, please share your fond memories of Seth with his two sons Nevins and Miles via email at dorie_taylor@yahoo.com

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Frick Environmental Center

3-4PM EST - Memorial Service

• In-person: for family and close friends

RSVP required

https://SethHuffordMemorial.rsvpify.com

• Remotely: all are welcome via Zoom

https://tinyurl.com/SethHuffordMemorialZoom

4-6PM - Community Visitation

• All are welcome

6-8PM - Celebration of Life

• All are welcome

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Frick Park Lawn Bowling Greens

11AM - Community walk through Frick Park

• All are welcome

Questions? Contact carriedmoonsetandco.com