Philip J. Sleber

1947 - 2016

Philip J. "PeeWee" Sleber, 69, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Hempfield Manor. He was born Aug. 2, 1947, in Greensburg, a son of the late Philip William and Cecelia E. (Mattia) Sleber. Prior to retirement, he was a teacher at Hempfield Area School District for 38 years. He was a member of St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, South Greensburg, a National Guard veteran, a member of the PSEA Retired Teachers Association, Westmoreland Retired Teachers Association, 1965 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, 1969 graduate of Salem College and he received a Master in Education from California State University of Pennsylvania. Philip was a devoted father, husband and friend. He was a giving, caring and fun-loving teacher that influenced the lives of many students and teachers. Philip was also a Civil War buff. He is survived by his beloved wife, Geraldine "Geri" (Standley) Sleber; his son, Philip J. Sleber, of Greensburg; his daughter, Dana DiMatteo and husband, Joseph, of Allison Park; his 21-day-old grandson: Leonardo DiMatteo; two sisters, Antonia "Toni" Wallace, of Greensburg, and Sally Sleber Stroker, of Hunker; two cousins, Lawrence "Larry" Czerpak, of Pittsburgh, and Bernadette LaValle, of Youngwood; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton St., Greensburg. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, South Greensburg. Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post No. 33 Honor Guard, Greensburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 510 Pellis Road, Suite 203, Greensburg, PA 15601 or St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, 1729 Poplar St., Greensburg, PA 15601. www.bachafh.com.