Stanley A. Winikoff
May 31, 1942 - December 3, 2024

STANLEY ASHER WINIKOFF: Dear husband of Miriam Gross Winikoff; beloved father of Allison Winikoff Ziefert and Cara Winikoff Hirsch (Jeremy); son of Sydney Winikoff (deceased) and Ida Schein Winikoff (deceased); brother of Harriet Winikoff Segal (deceased) and Arnold Winikoff (Barbara Hollander Winikoff); brother-in-law of Ellen Gross (Alan Weiskopf) and Benjamin Gross; adored grandfather of William, Nathaniel, and Sylvie Ziefert and Anna and Samuel Hirsch; and cherished by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Stan died at home of pancreatic cancer in the tender care of his family. 

Born and raised in Squirrel Hill, where he was a lifelong resident, Stan led a very committed Jewish life. He and his family were members of the Tree of Life Congregation and later Temple Sinai where he participated in the rabbi's weekly study group. He was a past president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Jewish Committee. 

An attorney for more than 50 years, he specialized in civil rights law, civil litigation, insurance defense and product liability. He attended Taylor Allderdice High School and graduated from Penn State University and Duquesne University School of Law.

His first appointment was as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Attorney General. He became Assistant Attorney General and was then appointed General Counsel to the state Human Relations Commission. In that role, he oversaw issues such as school desegregation, gender discrimination in help wanted ads, prisoners' rights and the protection of religious liberties. He was a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and Academy of Trial Lawyers. 

Stan was a ceaseless learner and an avid reader, particularly of books on history and politics. He enjoyed many hobbies including cycling, sailing, and photography and did nothing in half measures.

In his retirement, Stan found the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, of which he was a board member, to be a resource for his intellectual interests. He took courses in history, literature, and politics and co-taught a series of classes in both film and history. There he made many wonderful new friends.

His family and friends will remember him as a funny, generous, kind and loyal man who loved culture, technology and adventures of all sorts. His goal was to make the world a better place. His wife and children are indebted to the friends and medical professionals who helped him to savor every moment of his life, even while facing a terminal illness.

Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1 PM. Visiation one hour prior to service (12 noon - 1 PM). Interment PRIVATE. Stan requested that contributions in his memory be made to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (cmu.edu/osher) or The Hartman Learning Group at Temple Sinai (templesinaipgh.org). Schugar.com

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Cara, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. May your father’s memory always be for a blessing.

By Felicia Katz - December 09, 2024

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My late husband Kingsley and I enjoyed meeting your parents when we visited. (from Melbourne) in 2000. Yihie zichro baruchmn

By Judy Winikoff - December 09, 2024

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We are very sorry to hear of the death of Stanley. He was a wonderful man.

By Stan and Terri Zionts - December 08, 2024

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Thinking about you and sending you love and strength.

By jessica sigmund - December 06, 2024

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Allison, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father. I'm thinking about you and your family and sending love.

By Josh Muncey - December 05, 2024

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So very sorry to see that you lost a wonderful person and loved one. Stan and I were always on opposite sides of a lawsuit but he was a fine, ethical and considerate advocate. We actually enjoyed the process together. He contributed to the lives of all of those he touched. My condolences to his entire family.

By John F. Becker - December 05, 2024

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Allison, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a very accomplished man. Sending lots of love.

By Stacey Froelich - December 05, 2024

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So very sorry. Stan was a favorite adversary over the years. Always prepared. Always civil. Always enjoyable to work with.

By Jay N. Silberblatt - December 05, 2024

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My condolences to the Winikoff family. I admired Stan and enjoyed knowing him.

By Tom Seligson - December 05, 2024

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Not mentioned but an important part of my Penn State memories is that he was also a part of the creation of the TEP fraternity on that campus. Clearly Brother Stan's personal and professional life showed that he adopted its code: " As our ancestors did for us, be a bridge builder so that those who follow us into the future have a longer and stronger. bridge to walk upon . Lew Coe, (Esq )fraternity brother, friend and colleague before the Bar

By Lew Coe - December 05, 2024

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Stan was a terrific person and a wonderful and very thoughtful brother-in-law. I have many fond memories I will cherish and am forever grateful that he was the family photographer and captured so many memories of family gatherings. My condolences to Mimi and the whole family.

By Diane Paulercio Gross - December 04, 2024

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I knew Stan professionally. He was always a wise and entertaining person.

By John Bacharach - December 04, 2024

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I am so sorry for your loss. Stan will be dearly missed.

By Nathan Snyder - December 04, 2024

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Dear Mimi, I’m heartbroken to hear about Stan’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my heart. While I haven’t had direct contact with Stan for some time, he has never left my thoughts and heart. His intelligence, guidance, support and care were infused within me for many years. I will ave you in my thoughts and pray the days ahead hold sweet memories and times where your loss is balanced with love, care and friendship. Much warmth, Ann

By Ann Begler - December 04, 2024

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Stan was one of my favorite customers in my landscaping business.We always had a mutual respect for each other.He became more of a friend than a business associate.i wish i would have kept in touch with him after I retired and had a lunch or dinner,his wife and him were class acts!

By Tom Rocco - December 04, 2024

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Mimi. I am very sorry to learn of Stan' s death. He was a witty , smart man who will be missed. My condolences to the Winikoffs and Grosses.

By Marlene Haus - December 04, 2024

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Goodbye to a kind and caring man! May others spring up and walk in his steps!

By John Myers - December 03, 2024

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By Zelda curtiss - December 03, 2024

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I only knew Stan over Zoom. He was my teacher for many film discussion classes at Osher. Stan was a kind, smart, funny and generous man. He also was a patient and respected class leader. Learning of his passing was a shock; I did not realize that he was ill. I know that my fellow classmates will miss him greatly--as will I. Bless you, Stan.

By James Jung - December 03, 2024

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A mensch always with a smile

By Shelley Elovitz - December 03, 2024

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Condolences to the family. Stan and I were long time practitioners Don

By Donald S Mazzotta - December 03, 2024

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I knew Stan for many years and enjoyed many conversations about the practice of law, and how to enjoy life despite the practice of law. i am saddened to hear of his passing and offer my heartfelt condolences.

By Terry Bashline - December 03, 2024

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