Earl D. Woodyard Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 68, of Baldwin Borough and North Side, on Monday, April 6, 2015. Loving husband of Regina Garofalo Woodyard and father of Earl D. Woodyard, III, who was his pride and joy. Preceded in death by his parents Earle D. and Daisy B. Woodyard, brother David, and sister Barbara Ann. Caring son-in-law to John and Mary Ann Garofalo, brother-in-law to John and Suzanne Garofalo, Renee (Larry) Vernet, Angela (Brent) Pack, uncle of Zack Guthrie, Brent (Angelica) Pack and son Evan, Dan Pack and Martina, and Andrew Pack. Longtime trusted friend of Dominic Costa since the two were partners on the police force in the 70s. Earl dedicated his life to the City of Pittsburgh, spending 33 years with the Bureau of Police. He worked his way through the ranks from patrolman to Deputy Chief, a position he held until his retirement in 2006. After retirement, Earl dedicated his life to raising his son to be the fine young gentleman that he is today. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and archery, sports he enjoyed with his son. Private viewing and services will be held on Saturday at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park Twp., followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Northside Common Ministries, P.O. Box 99861, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com

Earl D. Woodyard Jr.

June 17, 1946 - April 6, 2015