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William Saghy Obituary
Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper William R. Saghy, 79, of Blainsburg, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.
He was born October 23, 1943, in Deemston, to the late John and Irene Grove Saghy.
Bill was also retired from the Washington County Sheriff Department.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Centerville and West Brownsville American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge, California Gun Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Uniontown.
Bill was highly respected as a good family man and a close friend to many.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joann Kuhar Saghy; son, Dr. William R. Saghy, Jr. and wife Leanna; three grandchildren, Ava, Liam and Ella; sister, Mary Jane Seghi; brother, Herbert Saghy and Sheila; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Dr. Marcy Lynn Saghy; and his brothers, James, Charles and Eugene.
Friends will be received for both William Saghy and his daughter, Marcy, who passed away in 2020, from 9 until 9:30 a.m., the time of a prayer service, Friday, June 9, in the Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park Street, Brownsville. A Memorial Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in the Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville, with the Rev. Fr. Efren Ambre as celebrant.
Entombment in Lafayette Memorial Park, with full military rites accorded by American Legion Posts 705, 940, 275 and 838.
The family would like to thank Concordia Hospice, especially Mary Ann, Nicole and Jess for their loving care.
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Polly Shontz
December 12, 2023
Thank you sir, for all your time as a public servant. But, probably more importantly, as a father to my best friend ever, Marcy Lynn Saghy. I would have died for your daughter at a moment's notice. She was a beautiful soul and so more alive and vibrant thanks to your upbringing. I loved her everyday. I have had your "how to change a tire" class, as well as "how to check the oil" class. You are a mentor, as well as a 2nd father, and I have loved you from day one of my friendship with Marce. She was my Marce, I adored her... because you raised her.
God Bless you and Love you, you were perfect. I will love you forever and a day.
Dennis
June 7, 2023
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
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