Hugh ‘Woodie’ Lange  –  Alfred, N.Y., formerly of Belle Vernon
Obituaries
June 26, 2020

Hugh ‘Woodie’ Lange – Alfred, N.Y., formerly of Belle Vernon

By obits

Hugh “Woodie” Lange, 86, of Alfred, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020, at the Wentworth Senior Living facility in Portsmouth, N.H., after an extended illness. Born on Sept. 2, 1933, in Belle Vernon, he was the son of Hugh Henry and Catherine Frances Lange. He is survived by his wife, Susan Clinger Lange (“Sue”), and her three children and their spouses: Beth (Jim) Benson, Jean (John) Yorio and Cheryl (David) LaPrade. He is also survived by his former spouse, Carol Reed Lange, and their five children and partners: Cathy (Jeff) Long, Linda (Bob) Malecky, Bob Lange (Michel Rondon), John (Jacqueline) Lange and Scott Lange. In addition, Woodie greatly enjoyed and had a loving relationship with his 12 grandchildren as well as Sue’s seven grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Woodie was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John “Jack” Lange; and a sister, Wilma Heasley. Woodie was a devoted father and grandfather, a loving husband, an enthusiastic golfer, an avid sports fan, a profound lover of the outdoors and a dedicated administrator at Alfred University. Please visit www.remickgendron.com to view Woodie’s memorial website for further details and to share condolences and memories on his tribute wall. Arrangements handled by REMICK & GENDRON FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORY, Hampton, N.H.

West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for the high school’s new auditorium. After more than a year of being closed, West Mifflin Area High School’s auditorium is finally open. A grand opening...
BVA to bring the magic of ‘Wizard of Oz’ to life
Features, Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
The curtain goes up at 7 tonight at Belle Vernon Area High School for the annual spring musical. The Yellow Brick Road is leading straight to Belle Vernon Area High School as more than 100 students wi...
Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?
Latest News, Main
Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle
March 12, 2026
The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...
Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building
Latest News, Main
CITY OF MONONGAHELA
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
Monongahela Heritage Church is eyeing the downtown location for a thrift store for the community. The City Mission Thrift Store plans to close its Monongahela location on Saturday, but a potential buy...
2nd man charged in 2022 fatal shooting
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 12, 2026
The alleged murder took place in a Rostraver Township shopping plaza parking lot on Nov. 5, 2022. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fata...