William "Doc" McTaggart Died Jan. 7

Dr. William Joseph "Doc" McTaggart died Saturday, Jan. 7, in his home.  He was 64

McTaggart was born Jan. 22 in McKeesport, a son of Joseph A. and Evelyn Marie Turizziani McTaggart.

McTaggart, professor emeritus at Westminster College taught in the English Department at Westminster College from 1975-2001. 

McTaggart, who graduated from Clairton High School, earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, his master's and his Ph.D. from Ohio University.  He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study at Oxford University in England.  He was a member of New Life Baptist Church, Wilmington Township.

Surviving are: his father of Beaver; a sister, Roslyn M. McTaggart Oberlitner, Beaver; a brother-in-law, Frank A. Oberlitner, Beaver; and two nephews, Frank J. Oberlitner and Scott R. Oberlitner, both Jefferson Hills.

His mother preceded him in death. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. William Joseph McTaggart Scholarship Fund, Westminster College, New Wilmington 16172.

Dr. William "Doc" McTaggart