Allegheny County PA Archives- Obituaries: Yuhas, Robert E., Oct 2009 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Che Zuro Whiting, , Oct 2009 Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/ ________________________________________________ from Los Angeles Times, Oct 2009 YUHAS, Robert E. October 1, 1946 - October 17, 2009 Robert Yuhas, Producer, Director, and Writer of tv and film documentaries, died Sat. October 17th at his home in Santa Monica, CA. His most recent film, BECOMING BARACK, covered Obama's Chicago years. He made numerous films for Bravo, Discovery, A&E, History channel, focusing on music, culture and adventure. Mr. Yuhas was born in Donora, PA, and graduated from Columbia University, NYC; was Captain, of the Old Blue Rugby (RFC) team, NYC. He worked and lived in both NYC and CA, and was a member of the PGA and the Television Academy. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Berman-Yuhas, daughters Chiara Lisette, Tonya Allen (Jerry), grandchildren Ryan and Maddie, and his sister, Cheryl Hyatt (Greg). A memorial service will be held on November 7th, in Los Angeles. For info contact bob.klingensmith@verizon.net. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Chiara Lisette Yuhas Education Fund.