Bernard "Bernie" Hayes, 69 of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born December 13, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late William H. Hayes, II and Eleaner J. Sweeney.

Bernard proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era in the 82nd Airborne Division as paratrooper, MP (Military Police) and   a sharpshooter. He was an avid traveler and enjoyed camping. He loved Pitt basketball and was the biggest Steeler fan. Bernie would volunteer at MS 150 and Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center; he always enjoyed helping others. Along with his other brothers and sisters, Bernie unselfishly took care of his mother until she passed away. He greatly enjoyed taking her to various events and spending time with her, his nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by many friends and family members.

Left to cherish his memory are his seven siblings, Janet (Robert) Cralle, William H. Hayes III, Annette (Ramesh) Bhambwani , the late brother-in-law, Jon Fast Wolf, Daniel (Joy) Hayes, Bernadette (Iftikhar) Ali, Pamela (Bill) Miller, the late brother in law, David Soeder; 9 nephews and 5 nieces.

Friends will be received in the Eloise B. Kyper Funeral Home, Inc, 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA., on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 2p-8pm. A funeral service will be held the following day in the funeral home chapel Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11am.

Interment will be held at Mt. Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw, PA following Military Honor