Brown Family Tree - Person Sheet
Brown Family Tree - Person Sheet
NameGertrude Blumenschein 
, F
, FBirth Date23 Nov 1919
Birth PlacePittsburgh, PA
Death Date10 Feb 2017 Age: 97
Death PlaceUniontown, PA
Burial PlaceSylvan Heights Cemetary, Oliver, PA
OccupationPharmacist and MD
EducationUniversity of Pittsburgh, 1941 Pharmacy, 1950 Medicine
FatherDr. Frederick John Blumenschein , M (1884-1972)
MotherElsie Gertrude Henning , F (1885-1963)
Notes for Gertrude Blumenschein
Gertrude Blumenschein M.D. 97, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully, February 10,2017 in her home.
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov.23 1919, daughter of Dr. Frederick J. and Elsie Blumenschein. As a young girl she moved to Uniontown in 1926 when her father, Dr. Frederick Blumenschein, left his career of teaching at the School of Pharmacy with the University of Pittsburgh, and established the West End Drug Store in Uniontown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Elsie, her sister and brother-in-law, Catherine & Harry Bonchosky.
Gertrude began her schooling at the Ella Peach School in Uniontown. She graduated in 1937 from North Union Twp High School. She began her academic career in the fall of 1937 at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and graduated with honors in 1941.She practiced pharmacy with her father until 1946, when she was admitted to the School of Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh, and graduated cum laude in 1950.
After a two year residency in Internal Medicine at Philadelphia General Hospital, Gertrude returned to Uniontown and began, Family Medical Practice with Dr. John Hibbs. As the practice grew, a group of physicians joined and developed the Medical Arts Bldg. adjacent to the Uniontown Hospital. In 1961, Dr. Margaret Carver, having completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, joined the facility. Drs. Blumenschein and Carver formed The Berkeley Physicians which continued to serve the community until December 31,1996.
Gertrude was a member and secretary of the Fayette County Medical Society for many years. She was a Diplomate and Charter Member of the American Board of Family Practice. She was a member of The Pa. Medical Society, the AMA, and a founding member of the Uniontown Soropromist Club.
In 2001 she was honored with a Community Service Award for her commitment to her volunteer medical services at the Community Action of Fayette Co.
After retirement she volunteered with The Friends of Goodwill and became known for her little painted bird houses.
She is survived by her nephew, Frederick Bonchosky ,and wife Mary Pat, niece, Liesel Nolan and husband Kevin, great nieces and nephews: Sara & husband Eric, Christopher, & Benjamin Bonchosky; Sean & Adrienne Nolan and their daughters Corinne, Tessa; Danielle Nolan and her daughter Rowan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, Pa. Services were private at her request. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery
In memory of Gertrude, please donate to: Interfaith Caregivers, The State Theater or a charity of your choice.
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov.23 1919, daughter of Dr. Frederick J. and Elsie Blumenschein. As a young girl she moved to Uniontown in 1926 when her father, Dr. Frederick Blumenschein, left his career of teaching at the School of Pharmacy with the University of Pittsburgh, and established the West End Drug Store in Uniontown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Elsie, her sister and brother-in-law, Catherine & Harry Bonchosky.
Gertrude began her schooling at the Ella Peach School in Uniontown. She graduated in 1937 from North Union Twp High School. She began her academic career in the fall of 1937 at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and graduated with honors in 1941.She practiced pharmacy with her father until 1946, when she was admitted to the School of Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh, and graduated cum laude in 1950.
After a two year residency in Internal Medicine at Philadelphia General Hospital, Gertrude returned to Uniontown and began, Family Medical Practice with Dr. John Hibbs. As the practice grew, a group of physicians joined and developed the Medical Arts Bldg. adjacent to the Uniontown Hospital. In 1961, Dr. Margaret Carver, having completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, joined the facility. Drs. Blumenschein and Carver formed The Berkeley Physicians which continued to serve the community until December 31,1996.
Gertrude was a member and secretary of the Fayette County Medical Society for many years. She was a Diplomate and Charter Member of the American Board of Family Practice. She was a member of The Pa. Medical Society, the AMA, and a founding member of the Uniontown Soropromist Club.
In 2001 she was honored with a Community Service Award for her commitment to her volunteer medical services at the Community Action of Fayette Co.
After retirement she volunteered with The Friends of Goodwill and became known for her little painted bird houses.
She is survived by her nephew, Frederick Bonchosky ,and wife Mary Pat, niece, Liesel Nolan and husband Kevin, great nieces and nephews: Sara & husband Eric, Christopher, & Benjamin Bonchosky; Sean & Adrienne Nolan and their daughters Corinne, Tessa; Danielle Nolan and her daughter Rowan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, Pa. Services were private at her request. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery
In memory of Gertrude, please donate to: Interfaith Caregivers, The State Theater or a charity of your choice.