Eleanor Gertrude Osborne (1932- )

H2 Eleanor Gertrude Osborne, born 12/13/1932. Married Albert W. Corcoran on August 5, 1968. Albert died on January 29, 2002.

CORCORAN
ALBERT W., M.D.

On Tues., Jan. 29, 2002, age 82 of Penn Hills, formerly of Churchill, beloved husband of Eleanor Corcoran and the late Kathleen Kennedy Corcoran; dear father of Margie Singer and her husband Clarence, Maureen Tannous and her husband Michael, Albert (Corky) Corcoran, William Corcoran and his wife Deborah DeChurch, Sheila Humphrey and her husband Rich; brother of Thomas Corcoran, Mary Helen Dyer and the late Terrance Corcoran; grandfather of Michael, Megan and Mara Tannous and step-grandfather of Phoebe and PeterHanshew, Jared, Andrew and Clare Humphrey, also nieces and nephews. Having graduated in 1944 from University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Dr. Corcoran was an obstetrician gynecologist at St. Francis Medical Center for 46 years. He volunteered at Forbes Hospice after retirement. He was a member of Edgewood Country Club and Halimont Ski Club in Ellicottville, NY. Friends received at WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike (412)-731-5001 www.wolfememorialinc.com Thurs. & Fri. 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Fisher Church on Sat. at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the St. John Fisher Church, Forbes Hospice, St. Francis Medical Center or the charity of one's choice. Please sign the guest book at post-gazette.com To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.

Eleanor graduated from Mercer, Pennsylvania Schools in 1951; attended Slippery Rock University in Physical Education from 1951-53; earned a B.S. Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1956; received a Certification in Physical Therapy from the D.T. Watson School of Physical Therapy 1954-55; attended the Rusk Institute, New York City for Rehab Training 1959, and New York University, NY City for Amputee Training 1961.

Eleanor reports that every Christmas she is reminded by someone in the family of their first Christmas tree disaster. They had "his and hers" tree holders, and as Eleanor felt hers was the best it was used. The tree was up and Sheila with Bill's help had it decorated. Later Eleanor decided it was not centered in front of the corner mirror as was intended. Al, being very obliging, picked it up instead of sliding it. The holder released and Al was left holding the tree! It was then he insisted his holder be used and asked Eleanor to get it. Upon finding the tree would not sit on the spike in it, he gave the tree an aggressive thrust onto the holder. With this most of the ornaments flew off breaking many of them. In her red haired frustration Eleanor blurted out, " We are never going to have another Christmas tree." Patiently Al began to redecorate while referring to that "dumb tree holder." The tree looked fine but some of the ornaments could not be used. Soon Sheila and Bill returned from playing outside, and observing the ornaments not as they had hung them said, "You didn't like the way we decorated the tree." With that they ran to their rooms crying as if their hearts were broken. After all was explained everyone calmed down and began to see the funny side. Except for a few years there have been not one but two trees, and not with "his and her" holders, but with two new stable easy-to-work-with ones! There have been other stories but somehow at least once a yes this one gets top billing.

Al's medical education was at University of Pittsburgh, Interned at St. Francis Medical Center with residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After an 18 months service in Japan with the United States Army he became a staff physician at St. Francis, 1951-1994 (now partially retired). He has delivered more than 14,000 babies as well as performing surgeries as a gynecologist, being perhaps the first at St. Francis to become proficient in lazar surgery.

The couple lists their hobbies as skiing, golfing, travel, reading, needle work, and Bridge, Al's hobbies are several of the above but his best loved hobby is growing roses of which he has more than 90, and some he has started from cuttings. In 1993 while Al recovered from open heart surgery followed by lung surgery, Eleanor cared for the roses.

I1 Mary Margaret Corcoran, born 10/31/1948. Married Clarence Singer on 11/04/1979. They live in an apartment in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. Marge is a licensed hair stylist but has done other types of work. Clarence is a chef at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

I2 Maureen Corcoran, born 10/24/1949. She married Michael Tannous June 2, 1973 and they live in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. Maureen is a Registered Nurse at St. Francis and is presently an Anaesthetist. Michael is a teacher at Arsenal Middle School. Three children:

J1 Michael Samuel Tannous, born 10/27/1977.

J2 Megan Kathleen Tannous, born 03/29/1979.

J3 Mara Corcoran Tannous, born 04/08/1982.

I3 Albert William Corcoran III, born 01/21/1953. Corky was born with Down's Syndrome, spending most of his first 25 years in Selinsgrove State School. He is now in a Group Home near Pittsburgh, works at a McDonalds Restaurant and makes latch hook rugs which he gives away or sells. He is very sociable, loves games and sports, not excelling in any but happy with his accomplishments. As Eleanor says, "We could all learn from him."

I4 William James Corcoran, born 05/13/1956. Married Deborah Ann DeChurch on 06/16/1990. Bill is in construction work and they live in Bloomington, Indiana. Deborah had two children by an earlier marriage. She has worked in several capacities in the library of the University of Indiana and is currently with the Agricultural Agency of the University. One of her unusual talents is the repairing of oriental rugs.

I5 Sheila Marie Corcoran, born 08/14/1958. She is married to Richard Paul Humphrey. He is with the U.S. Maintenance Company in Pittsburgh where they are living. Sheila began ice skating lessons the summer her father and Eleanor were married. Her special talent developed to the point that she and her partner were entered in a number of national competitions. One year she was a member of the Ice Follies traveling throughout the United States. For several more years she skated in exhibitions that took her to many countries around the world. Deciding to change her profession, she returned to Pittsburgh, pursuing an education in medical technology. She presently is an Ultra Sound Demonstrations Specialist. As a volunteer she teaches skiing and skating to handicapped children. She is the mother of three step children.