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David Bashor Obituary
On Saturday, March 21, 2009, David M. 85, of South Park Twp. Born Feb. 4, 1924 on the Gibson Farm in South Park. Former husband of the late Marianne "MiMi" (Bintz) DiIanni; Best friend and confidant of Carol Virginia Rudzinski; father of Rebecca Ann (Calvin Trefry) Schoedel, David Charles (Connie) Bashor, Barbara Gene (Michael) O'Brien, Twin Daughters Mary Elizabeth (Clayton) Leamer, Deborah Eileen (Neal) Mikec, Frederick Thomas Bashor, Kathleen "Angel" Guthardt and Rachel Jay (Greg) Muckle; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother of Ewing C. "Skip" Bashor and Eris Gene Bashor. Dave was a school teacher who taught 4th grade for the Upper St. Clair School for 31 years in the Johnston and Eisenhower schools. He served as a medic and surgical tech in the US Army during WWII, is a life member of VFW Post #1940 and was an All American Soccer player who played for Slippery Rock from 1952-1953, member of the National Open Champion team and also played for the Harmarville Soccer Team. WE WILL MISS SEEING YOU IN YOUR CHAIR BY THE GARAGE, OLD BUDDY! WE LOVE YOU! No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 12 Noon in the Central Assembly of God Church, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, PA 15342. Arrangement by GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., 412-655-4400. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Dave's name to Central Assembly of God Church.
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Rick Pitcairn
March 10, 2010
Mr. Bashor monitored the outside lunch time activities when I attended Johnston School in the early 60's. He taught me how to play soccer and from time to time would bounce the ball off my thick scull until I learned the lesson he wanted me to learn. I have thought of him fondly over the past 45 years. He definitely made a positive difference in my life. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
Lisa Evans
March 27, 2009
To Skip and Eris Gene and Carol -
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear this news. Dave was a good man and a good cousin, and we are all diminished by his death.
I will be in touch this weekend. You're all in my prayers tonight.
Bill Ellis
March 26, 2009
Dear Bashor Family,
My heart goes out to you all. Time and distance may separate people, but memories are cherished forever. My childhood is filled with warm memories of all of you and of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jaison Stark
March 26, 2009
To Fred and Family,
I had the pleasure to talk to pops on the phone a few weeks ago. He told me how proud he was of Fred and all of his children and how good they were taking care of him. I only met him a few times and he touched my heart tremendously. God Bless
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Richard Brunetti
March 25, 2009
To the Bashor Family, Iam extremely lucky to have had a buddy like Dave,from the days of parking the police car in his driveway as he sat in his favorite spot,to driving my dump truck,riding his motorcycle,and always keeping me informed of the family i grew up with, i will miss him,the service at the church was the most moving i have ever attended and the family made sure that we all were able to tell our many many stories of dave,May God keep you by his side until we meet again my friend.
Cindy & Brendan Atchison
March 25, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Neil Renton
March 25, 2009
I had Mr. Bashor for 5th grade science, math, and social studies at Johnston School, 1968-9. He was a great and memorable teacher. I never saw him again after leaving his class, yet I thought of him often. I am quite saddened by the news of his passing.
March 24, 2009
Dear Fred and Wally and family
We are so very sorry for the of your dad and grandad, if he was just half the wonderful men you two are he must of been very special person. You have all our condolences and sympathy for your loss. But just remember all the wonderful memories you all can share about him.
With all our Love the Pook Family
Devon, Dillon, and Debbie and Dave
Kimberly Massimino
March 24, 2009
Your Father was a wonderful man.... May you find comfort with each other. When the sun shines on your face it will be your Father smiling from Heaven. Remember all the wonderful memories, it will get you through the days ahead.
Kevin White and family
March 24, 2009
To the Bashor Family
Your loss is a very big one. Your father was one of a kind. I can't say much you don't already know. So my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.
Brenda Crouch
March 24, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Les Evans
March 24, 2009
Bashor Family,
As a fellow teacher with Dave at USC since 1965, it was a always
a pleasure to know him. His positive,
outgoing personality made every day
pleasant for his students and fellow
staff members. I had the pleasure to see Dave play soccer with the students at Johnston during recess.
His superior skills inspired them.
He will be missed.
Chip and Cindy Smith
March 24, 2009
Bashor Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of grief. Your dad was a very special man...who was loved by all..and will be remembered by all. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him should consider themselves lucky.
Eileen Fedor
March 24, 2009
Dear Freddy,
I am really saddened to hear of your Dads passing. I'm sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting him - I would have loved to tell him what a great job he did raising you.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Deepest sympathy.
Frank & Donna Nagy
March 24, 2009
deepest sympathy
Shirley Chappell
March 24, 2009
Dear Bashor Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dave was a
wonderful friend full of fun and laughter all the time, we
will miss him.
God Bless You All
Shirley and Clarence Chappell (Leesburg, FL)
Missy & Dave Gilbert
March 24, 2009
Freddy and Family -
Our hearts go out to you at this time and always. We are praying for you.
With deepest sympathy,
Missy & Boo
Sally Colussy
March 24, 2009
To the Family of Mr. Bashor,
As a forth grade student of Mr. Bashor in the 1963-1964 school year, I remember, quite vividly, the tears in his eyes as he came into the classroom to tell us of President Kennedy's passing.
We all LOVED Mr. Bashor and relished his stories of his (then) six children at home. As I would repeat his stories at home, my mother would would shake her head in wonderment, marveling at his capacity to be with 4th graders all day and then go home to full complement of small children.
His gentle ways and sublime teaching made me rush to school each day in order to see him. In fact I remember jumping to give him a kiss, as the class walked the school grounds on the last day of school. (O, THAT WAS a radical departure, since, in our household, noone ever kissed.).
While I had many, many superb teachers in Upper St. Clair, Mr. Bashor stands out as one of my most beloved and cherished.
Unfortunately, I am in Boston on a business trip and will not be returning until next week. I'm most sorry that I cannot meet his precious family and share in your acknowledgement of this special man's life.
With Sincere Condolences,
Sally Colussy
Kathy (Rawa) Gosliak
March 24, 2009
Your dad was truly a remarkable, compassionate, loving and wonderful man who was extremely proud of each and every one of you. I consider myself fortunate in having know him for most of my life. He could always be counted on to have a kind word, a joke to make you laugh, a twinkle in his eyes, and a devilish grin on his face. I will never forget him. He was a rare gem who enjoyed life to the fullest & will be missed by all who knew him.
Shawna (Crouch) Weisbecker
March 23, 2009
Dear Bashor Family,
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Dave, a most remarkable human being in all ways. God Bless.
Carl Lindstrom
March 23, 2009
A mentor at Johnston School in 1960 and a friend ever since. Always happy and a joy to be around. Great fun on the golf course, never a dull moment! David will be truly missed by all who knew him.
God rest his soul,
Carl Lindstrom
Sonnya Trumpe (Keglovich)
March 23, 2009
To the Bashor Family,
Please accept our condolences in your time of loss from our family to your family May God Bless You All.
Sam Massimino
March 23, 2009
Mr. Bashor always brightened my day with a kind word and his ever present smile. I will miss him.
Sam Piccolo
March 23, 2009
The Bashor Family,
Our deepest regrets and sympathies to you. You are in our prayers.
The Piccolo Family
Jim Jaklich
March 23, 2009
I have known Dave all my life. He was a great friend. I'll never forget the years he drove us to Pitt. Good bye old friend.
GEORGIA Hans
March 23, 2009
I knew Dave from the Curry Vets. He also knew my friend Bill Bazak. He was so sweet and very very nice. God bless him.
Greg Bohonek
March 23, 2009
Barb and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Billy Williams
March 23, 2009
Bashor family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.He will be missed by all who new him. God Bless
Judy Phillips
March 23, 2009
Dear Bashor Family,
Mr. Bashor was my teacher in elementary school -- I think it was his first year of teaching in Upper St. Clair -- and he was the most gentle, kind man I had ever met. I am so sorry for your loss.
BILL&MARIA DALLESSANDRO
March 23, 2009
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND FREINDS FOR A SUPER PERSON AND FREIND
Billy Dallessandro
March 23, 2009
Bashor Family,
I am so blessed to have met a man like Pops. He was the funniest man I ever met and I loved him very much. The Myrtle Beach trips we took together were priceless. I know that all of you are very proud of him and we will all miss him dearly !
Cindi Fidago
March 23, 2009
Dear Bashors,
Your father was one of the nicest people I know. He was so happy-go-lucky, always a smile and a joke. I will never forget him. I hadn't seen him in years to talk to but I passed him nearly every day when the sun was shining at lunchtime on the way up to my mom's. God has bless you all for giving you a father like that as a role model for parenting. I know many people from Curry were excited to see him come home when he arrived in Heaven!
Carol Utzig(Ziegler)
March 23, 2009
To the Bashor Family,
Dad,(Dave) will be missed so much.I can't even begin to tell you the memories I hold in my heart forever .
I came to visit on the 15th and we started talking about all the memories we shared through the years with the family,Dad never forgot anything.
What a generous,loving and compassionate man he was.
Dad always made people laugh when you were around him,he lit up the room.
I will miss him dearly and never forget his smiling face and love for everyone.
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