C. BLAINE CARPENTER Age 77, of Gibsonia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. Born on January 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Marion Carpenter of Johnstown, PA. Blaine was a graduate of Lindsay Wilson, Jr. College, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Marshall University, and The University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Ph.D. in Biology. As a biology professor, he first taught at Bethany College in West Virginia and later at Clayton State College in Georgia. He became an early advocate of Distance Learning and ultimately served as the Director of Educational Services at Georgia Public Broadcasting TV in Atlanta. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity and Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society. Blaine is survived by his wife Kathleen (Budzak) Carpenter of 48 years and he will be missed by many in the fellowship. Friends and relatives will be received on Monday, September 21, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Masks and social distancing required, no more than 25 people in the funeral home at a time. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb