George J. Pazin, MD
February 07, 1939 - February 20, 2026
Visitation: Visitation is at Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a Panikhida at 6 p.m.
Service: The funeral service is at St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, 8290 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m.
Age 87, of McCandless, passed Friday, Feb. 20, at home with his family by his side, after struggling with many health challenges.
George is survived by Elaine (Foltin) Pazin, his beloved wife of 62 years; their four devoted children, Anne (Greg) Ribar, George (Bonnie) Pazin, John (Carol) Pazin, and Elizabeth (Orr) Goehring; their six adoring grandchildren: Kyra Ribar, Jason Pazin, Joshua and Jake Pazin, and Emily and Michael Goehring; as well as many nieces, nephews, Godchildren and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna (Sroka) Pazin, brother Eugene and sister Dorothy (Charles) Koban.
An appendectomy at a young age piqued George’s interest in medicine and earned him the childhood nickname “Doc,” a name that followed him throughout his life.
George graduated first in his medical school class from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he later taught as an Associate Professor of Medicine for 22 years. His legacy lives on through his medical students, whom he taught with an encyclopedic knowledge matched only by his boundless curiosity and passion for learning. He enjoyed another phase later in his medical career by caring for the veterans at the VA Hospital on Highland Drive for 11 years. He is remembered with gratitude by his patients, whom he cared for in the hospital, at the VA and in their homes.
Those close to George will remember him as a dedicated family man, a compassionate physician and a faithful Orthodox Christian, with an infectious smile that exemplified his positive outlook on life. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation is at Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a Panikhida at 6 p.m. The funeral service is at St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, 8290 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral or the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, 321 Monastery Lane, Ellwood City, PA 16117.
Dear Elaine, my deepest sympathy. I didn’t know until I saw Kyra’s post on the 28th. He was a great person and the best grandfather. My prayers go with you!
Our condolences and sympathy to the family. We came to know George from his years working in San Diego. He was a wonderful, kind and generous man who will be missed.
Art and Shirley Friedlander
With our deep & heartfelt sympathy, we join you & the Pazin family in your time of grief. It is with much regret that we may not be able to be physically present to offer comfort to you all in this time of sorrow. We will always cherish George’s kindness & generosity. We will surely miss him. May he find eternal rest in heavenly peace.
Lovingly, the Catane family
Dear Elaine and family, I am Patty Bolha’s oldest daughter. I met you and Doc a number of times, Elaine, and I know how very deeply my mom cared for you. I am So sorry to hear of George’s passing. You were both so kind and gracious when my mom passed away and I’m so sorry now for the loss you are going through. Please accept my deep sympathy and my prayers for you and your family. I pray for God to comfort you all and to wrap up Doc in a loving hug and transport him straight to heaven where I sincerely hope my mom and dad will be waiting to greet him!
Sending love and deepest Sympathy. May God bless your family with peace.
Cousin George was a wonderful man and human being. Eternal Memory ☦️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Your Father was a caring man who was devoted to his family and his Church!