Doc Remaley had a reputation as an old-school dentist who personally saw to every detail of a patient's visit.
He was known as a compassionate man who was willing to listen to anyone who approached him for advice.
Dr. Clyde L. "Doc" Remaley, of Oakmont, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at UPMC Presbyterian hospital. He was 83.
"Dad held court at Hoffstot's in Oakmont," said his daughter, Susan Marinzel. "If anyone was looking for him, they knew where to find him. He had his own seat at the restaurant.
"The employees knew they could approach him and discuss any problems they were facing," his daughter added. "They knew he was sincere about his advice."
She said her father personally handled all the procedures for a patient, including teeth cleaning.
"Dad was his own hygienist. He had an eye for perfection and had patients that came to him for years.
"He also believed in standing while working on a patient instead of sitting down," his daughter added. "That's one of the reasons he was always visiting a chiropractor. But he wouldn't have it any other way."
Born and raised in Verona, Dr. Remaley was one of three children of Charles and Elizabeth Remaley. His father was an insurance agent.
Upon graduating from Verona High School in 1940, Dr. Remaley worked as a draftsman until joining the Navy in 1943.
After his discharge from the service, Dr. Remaley attended Slippery Rock State College, where he played on the football and basketball teams.
Upon graduating from the Pitt Dental School in 1951, he established his dental office in Verona, where he practiced until he relocated to Penn Hills in 1960.
He worked until slowed by a stroke Dec. 6, said his wife, Lisa Remaley, whom he married in 1979.
Dr. Remaley was active with numerous civic, fraternal and charitable organizations. He particularly enjoyed taking part in the charitable works of the Kiwanis.
"The Christmas season was a special time of the year for my father," Marinzel said. "Along with his fellow (Kiwanis) members, Dad would help to raise funds to buy Christmas gifts and clothing for underprivileged children."
He was a regular on the golf course at the Alcoma Golf Club, where he had served as president of the board of directors.
Dr. Remaley is survived by his wife, Lisa Remaley; a son, Paul Remaley, of Hampton; three daughters, Susan R. Marinzel, of Fox Chapel, Becky Miceli, of Oakmont, and Lisa Simakes, of Pine; and eight grandchildren.
He also is survived by a brother, Charles F. Remaley Jr., of Penn Hills, and a sister, Audrey Davis, of Oakmont.
Friends are being received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the English-Bertucci Funeral Home, 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont. Funeral services are private.
