I am saddened to inform you of the death of Joseph Lutz, 22, of
Plum, a junior majoring in Management Information Systems. Joseph
died Saturday, November 9, 2013, as a result of a motorcycle accident in
Fox Chapel.
Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, November 13,
from 2:00–4:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Maurice L. Knee, Ltd.,
Funeral Home, 7663 Saltsburg Road, in Plum. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held Thursday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John
the Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed online on the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette’s Guest Book or on the funeral
home website.
News such as this can evoke strong feelings. The best way to cope is
to talk to your closest friends, family members, or trusted
teachers. There are people among us who have experienced similar
events, and they are often more than willing to help others going
through difficult circumstances.
Students who would like to speak with a counselor should call
724-357-2621 or visit the Counseling Center in the Center for Health
and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East.
Michael A. Driscoll
President, IUP