George Berg

George Berg of Glenshaw, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 20, 2025. He lived a rich and meaningful life, shaped by resilience, curiosity, and compassion. Born on April 10, 1931, in Berlin to Annemarie and Walter Nurnberg, George left Nazi-occupied Germany as a young boy in 1938. He was raised by his devoted single mother in Kansas City, an experience that forged the strength and determination he carried throughout his life.

George’s early love of both science and the arts led him to a difficult choice between becoming an art museum curator or a physician. Ultimately, his desire to help others guided him to medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1955 and completed his residency in urology at what is now UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. After his residency program, George proudly served as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps.

Over a distinguished 40-year career, George served patients at eight hospitals across Pittsburgh. He held numerous leadership roles, including founding partner of the Triangle Urological Group, Chief of Urology and later President of the Medical Staff at Allegheny General Hospital, and President of the Pittsburgh Urological Association. A medical innovator, George was part of Pittsburgh’s first kidney transplant and helped introduce the lithotripter, a groundbreaking technology for non-surgical kidney stone removal.

George was not only a gifted surgeon but also a compassionate caregiver and dedicated mentor. He cherished the personal connections he made with his patients and found great joy in teaching medical students, residents, and fellow physicians.

Outside of medicine, George’s creative spirit flourished. He was an avid painter, often capturing the beauty of Pittsburgh’s landscapes. He also enjoyed woodworking, photography, stamp collecting, golf, and exploring the world. A true connoisseur of life, he delighted in nature, travel, fine food, and wine.

George’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan; his children Debra Berg (Willie Werwaiss), Jim Berg (DeeAnne Domnick), Tom (Fran) Berg; and stepchildren Ashley Dickey (Matt Kirsopp) and Shaun (Natassia) Dickey. He was a proud grandfather to Jakob Berg, Marisa Berg, Josh (Jackie) Berg, and step-grandchildren Declan and Vera, and great-grandfather to Lillian. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Betty Berkowitz Miller. His love, wisdom, and warmth as a husband, father, and grandfather will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

A private celebration of George’s life will be held at a later date.

George’s memory may be honored through donations to:

North Hills Community Outreach https://www.nhco.org/donate

Museum of Jewish Heritage (Holocaust Education) https://mjhnyc.org/support/