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Bloch, Alan Neil
Born April 12, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA
Died October 6, 2024, in Scott Township, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 3, 1979, to a seat vacated by Herbert P. Sorg. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Assumed senior status on April 12, 1997. Service terminated on October 6, 2024, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1953
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1958
Professional Career:
Died October 6, 2024, in Scott Township, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 3, 1979, to a seat vacated by Herbert P. Sorg. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Assumed senior status on April 12, 1997. Service terminated on October 6, 2024, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1953
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1958
Professional Career:
U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1955
Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 1955-1959
U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1959-1963
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1958-1979