Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2007 at the age of 64.He leaves behind a large, loving family, which extends to almost everyone that ever knew him. Bill was born in Pittsburgh on October 10, 1942, the youngest son of Robert A and Katherine W. Beck.He grew up in Mt. Lebanon and graduated from Mt.Lebanon High School. Following college, Bill began his working career with H.K. Porter Co. in Pittsburgh. That had not gone far when Uncle Sam called him to serve his country. Having completed Army basic and advanced infantry training, Bill secured an appointment to Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA He earned his commission and served his country until 1967.It was during this period that he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Helen Wilson, nicknamed "George" of Mt. Lebanon. Together they produced two sons, Christopher, of Lake Tahoe, California and Bryan, of Mt.Lebanon,PA Chris and his wife,Christy, are the parents of two daughters, Kyiee and Maci, who captivated their grandfather from the moment they were born. Bryan and his wife, Adrian, are the parents of a daughter, Bailey and a son, Emerson, whom he doted on daily as they were not only his grandchildren but neighbors as well. Following his military service, Bill joined the John G.Beck Agency, Inc., an insurance brokerage firm founded by his grandfather, John G. He went to work with his father, Robert, his brother, Richard and several other partners in what was a highly successful and respected agency providing insurance  and bonding services to the construction industry in western Pennsylvania. In later years

the agency was acquired by a larger brokerage firm, which then merged with even larger firms. Bill rose to become President of the succeeding firm, Willis Corroon Corporation, now trading simply as Willis.During his career Bill served both the insurance and construction communities with committed devotion. Over the years he served on countless  committees  and boards , representing both insurance and construction interests at the local, state and national levels. He was considered a true "professional" in the field of casualty insurance as it relates to construction. Whether it was his family, his four grandchildren, his professional colleagues, his sailing "mates," his golfing pals or his clients, Bill was a devoted friend. He was always available and always ready to help. On long distance sailing adventures, Bill would always stand the worst watches so others could get more rest. He had a big heart and a bigger smile. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.There will be a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 3:00pm in Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church. 900 Country Club Drive, Mt.Lebanon, PA Burial will be &

Bill loved the class of 62!  He loved you all.   It's hard to believe its been 5years (on March 7th) that Billy has been gone. 

He would tell you to toast a scotch to him, and dance like you mean it!  Life is short, ...live love!

KATHRYN ROBY BINGHAM

May 8,1944- April 9,2007

"She  had  everything  but  years" shared  one  friend  on  learning  of  the  Easter

Sunday  death of Kathryn  Roby  Bingham of Norfolk,  Virginia.    Known as  "The Book

Lady of Ghent," Ms. Bingham is survived by her son, J. Littleton Glover Ill of  London,  United  Kingdom;  daughter  and  son-in-law, Mr.  and  Mrs. Andrew Kreeger  Ulsh  (Bingham)  and  their  son  "Drew"  of  Newnan,  GA;  her  golden retriever companion "Lily''; niece Christine Van de Mark and nephews John and Michael Mitchell.

Choosing  a career  move to Virginia,  she chose  Norfolk,  living a stone's  throw from the birthplace of her beloved father, Christopher Frank Bingham.

A loyal aficionado of the fiber arts,   Kathryn could  make  or  do  anything with  a piece of cloth.  Her keen interest in the arts drew her to pursue programs at the Chrysler  Museum,   where   she  assumed   various   volunteer  and  professional positions,  as  well  as the Moses-Meyers  Museum  House  in historic  downtown Norfolk.   Many  a  visitor remarked,  "we  could  always rely  on  Kathryn  to do  a stunning flower design in the entryway."

Her  knitting  friends  added,  "The  walls  of the home  she  cherished  serve  as  a backdrop  for a  treasure  trove  of  artistry she  produced over  several  decades. We'll miss  her  style, her  robust  sense  of humor  at our shows  and what  about those  great  treats  she  could  whip  up  on  cue?  Rachel   Ray  had  nothing on Kathryn!"

Christened  in  the  Episcopal   Diocese   of  Pittsburgh,  PA,  Kathryn  began  her lifelong faith  journey  with  a  loving  God.     Throughout  her  life,  all  recall her overwhelming  compassion for those less fortunate, with a focus on children. "She didn't just talk the talk but walked the walk.  When you needed it, Kathryn would give you the shirt off her back or the homemade  soup in her kitchen."   Many a congregant  at  Christ  St.  Luke's  Episcopal  Church  rave  about  the  homemade treats she has shared over the years after the services.

Kathryn graduated high school as a National Merit Scholar.   After receiving  her B.A. in 1966 from Sweet Briar College, she pursued an M.A. in social work at the University     of    Virginia.          She     married J.    Littleton     Glover     Jr., father of Littleton & Bingham, on June 9, 1967 at Grace Episcopal Church of Cismont, VA.

The  young couple  moved  to Newnan,  Georgia.   Kathryn's  career  with  children began  as an elementary  teacher at Western  School as the first grade  teacher and she continued in this same position at The Heritage School thereafter.   She later finalized her earlier graduate work at the University of Virginia by enrolling at Smith  College,  earning her  Master's  in  Social  Work  (MSW)  qualifying  as  a Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the Commonwealth  of Virginia.   Additionally, she       did       post-graduate       work       in       play       therapy       with children. Her field placement affiliated with the