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ROBERT W. "PAPPY" WRIGHT

1936 - 2022

ROBERT W. "PAPPY" WRIGHT obituary, 1936-2022, Mahaffey, PA

BORN

1936

DIED

2022

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Waldron Funeral Home - Mahaffey

831 Market St

Mahaffey, Pennsylvania

ROBERT WRIGHT Obituary

MAHAFFEY - Robert W. "Pappy" Wright, 85, of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1936 to Ross and Mae (Bouch) Wright in Mahaffey.

He worked for Benjamin Coal Company for over 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Pappy enjoyed tending to his garden, camping, hunting and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by six children, Vickie Waltman of New Bethlehem, Cindy Tapper and husband Harold of Mahaffey, Robert "Mike" Wright and wife Gina of Mahaffey, Ginger Felgar and husband Don of Punxsutawney, Penny Delucia, spouse, Bob, Clearfield, Randy Wright and wife Kathy of Mahaffey; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Dan Wright and wife Carol of Mahaffey, Ron Wright and wife Pat of Mahaffey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary L. Wright in 2015; a son-in-law Dave Waltman; and two brothers, Tom and Larry Wright.

A private memorial service will be held at the Waldron Funeral Home, Mahaffey, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Mahaffey Volunteer Fire Dept., 958 Market St., Mahaffey, PA 15757.

To share a memory, visit www.mcabewaldronfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2022.

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Michelle Wright Beckman

March 25, 2022

I am sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Bob. Please accept my condolences in prayers to his wonderful family. I have many great memories from my childhood of Uncle Bob. Love and prayers to all of my cousins!

Gordon Bloom Jr.

March 23, 2022

So sorry to hear of Uncle Bobs passing . My memories of him are that he always greeted you with a big smile and was truly interested in you and what was going on in everyone lives ! He will be sadly missed by all whom had the pleasure of meeting him. My condolences to his family.

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