Bruce A. Pitzer, age 63, of Ben Avon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was the loving father of Emily Pitzer; devoted brother of Diane Goss (husband the Rev. Richard), Joyce Bandura (husband Joseph), Janet Ambrass, Sharon Shively (husband Tom Holahan), Sandy Foody (husband John) and the late Paul Pitzer. Bruce was also preceded in death by his parents, the late Jack and Jessie Pitzer. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation, service and burial are private with respect to Bruce's wishes. Family suggests memorial donations to the Highmark Caring Place, 200 Warrendale Village Drive, Warrendale, PA, 15086. Online condolences may be offered at www.pinkertonfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are under the direction of the Orion C. Pinkerton Funeral Home, Inc., (412-766-5600).