Martha Rial, Post-Gazette
Mayor Bob O'Connor
Dec. 9, 1944-Sept. 1, 2006

Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor died Sept. 1, ending a two-month battle with primary central nervous system T-cell lymphoma, an unusual cancer of the brain and spinal cord. Mr. O'Connor, 61, a former City Council president had sought the mayor's post for 12 years before being elected in 2005. He was sworn into office on Jan. 3. In early July, he was diagnosed with cancer.
News coverage Mayor O'Connor dies at 61 Unbounded enthusiasm The city mourns A new mayor Reaction from friends, community leaders Squirrel Hill quickly feels his absence City-County Building is 'redd-up' once more Wuerl to celebrate Mass Tears, memories and a moment of silence Nothing could tame mayor's cancer Funeral to touch several neighborhoods The final journey through the city he loved O'Connor tribute recalls Caliguiri's service Pittsburghers remember how O'Connor helped them Opinion, Commentary Editorial: The city lost more than a mayor Brian O'Neill: Recalling O'Connor's first pitch Tony Norman: A parade of tears and tributes		Slideshow His life Lying in state In memory of the mayor Video Farewell to the mayor A very solemn Labor Day Audio Luke Ravenstahl Bill Cowher Photo Journal Pittsburgh mourns Graphic Key events in Bob O'Connor's life Other Guestbook: Pay your respects Donations: For the mayor
The funeral -- News Thousands turn out for mayor's last journey Across Pittsburgh, thousands wish O'Connor farewell Celebration, catharsis meet at Heinz Field Mayor was a super Steelers fan, too -- Audio Judy O'Connor, wife (1.8 mb) The Rev. Terrence O'Connor, son (10 mb) Corey O'Connor and Heidy Garth, children (3.5 mb) Archbishop Donald Wuerl (4.2 mb) Robert Jablonowski, lifelong friend (2.4 mb) Marlene Cassidy, executive secretary (3.8 mb) Bagpipe and entrance hymn (4.5 mb) -- Videos: Celebrating the mayor \| Final farewell -- Slideshow: A final farewell -- Photo Journal: Mayor's final journey
Previous coverage
-- The mayor's illness July 7: An ulcer July 11: The diagnosis July 13: Chemotherapy July 19: A setback Aug. 7: Another setback Aug. 29: Seizures, infection -- Prayers for O'Connor July 25: Giant get-well cards for the mayor Aug. 23: A prayer service Aug. 24: A Mass for the mayor Aug. 24: A difficult time for O'Connor's supporters		-- Politics Primary election: An easy win (5/18/05) General election: 'This is a journey' (9/9/05) Inauguration: Wide-open door policy (1/4/06) Judy O'Connor: Being the mayor's wife (2/7/06) Redd-Up campaign: A war on littered lots (3/11/06) Review: First 100 days -- City Hall July 11: Still working July 20: Lengthy absence July 27: Power broker July 28: Staff shakeup Aug. 7: Deputy mayor