Name: Visitation for Tay R. Waltenbaugh
Start: 2023-12-20T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-12-20T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Leo M. Bacha Funeral Home, Inc.

Tay R. Waltenbaugh, 69, of New Stanton, died Sunday, Dec.17, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 9, 1954, in Fort Benning, Ga., a son of the late D. Roebling and Edith (Jack) Waltenbaugh. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology from Juniata College. Tay was chief executive officer at Westmoreland Community Action for nearly 30 years. During his tenure, Tay helped WCA grow astronomically in funding, services, programming and staff. He also formed Westmoreland Human Services, Inc. He had a lifelong passion to help raise people out of poverty. He never forgot where he came from and everyone who encountered Tay was important to him. He would make it his mission to treat everyone with respect and dignity and be committed to helping with their needs. Tay has been recognized by the Mary Riegler-Chislaughi Friend of the Poor Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Greensburg/Jeannette NAACP. He was a recipient of the Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award and the Top 100 People in Central Pennsylvania and Beyond award from Pennsylvania Business Central. He also volunteered for numerous organizations. Tay could be relied upon by his family and friends. He instilled in his children the importance of hard work and dedication. His true love was the outdoors. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and working around his property with his farm equipment. Tay leaves behind a legacy of laughter, sarcastic and witty comments, and transformation of dull gatherings into eagerly anticipated events. Tay is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Brenda L. (Krisfalusi) Waltenbaugh; three children, TR Waltenbaugh (Michelle), Lane Waltenbaugh (Elizabeth Morris) and Kara Gardner (Josh); two grandchildren, Jace and Kendall Gardner; his sister, Enid Waltenbaugh; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton St., Greensburg. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John M. Smaligo officiating. A celebration of life will also be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DASD Foundation, 982 N. Chestnut St. Ext., Derry, PA 15627. Please include "Tay Waltenbaugh" on memo.. www.bachafh.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Tay Waltenbaugh

14 Entries

Dave Teems

December 22, 2023

I´m saddened for your loss. In my career I´ve crossed path´s many times with Tay. Always positive, as smart as they come, and just a genuine person. Gone much too soon. Again my condolences.

Phyllis Mrosco

December 21, 2023

An unbelievable advocate for people. One of the kindest people. Sympathies to the family.

December 20, 2023

Godspeed Tay

Sharon Powell Young

December 20, 2023

My sympathy to Brenda and family. I remember working with Tay in my work with girl scouts and later as I did foster care with Brenda. He was a force in our community

Elaine Bates

December 20, 2023

My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of a very caring and sincere man. I was with Headstart for 32 yrs. and remember his generosity with the staff and families.

Darlene Bigler

December 20, 2023

I had the honor of working with Tay for 30 years as directors of neighboring community action agencies. Tay's kindness, enthusiasm and dedication were his trademarks and made his work successful. The world is a bit less bright without him. My heart goes out to Brenda and his children, who he loved so dearly. Rest in peace my friend.

Joe Sisley

December 20, 2023

I knew Tay from various business dealings when I still worked at the WCIDC, but really got to know him from our golf league. Tay had an infectious smile and personality, and was one who always lit up the room. RIP my friend and I will remember the many laughs that we had together!

mary chapman

December 20, 2023

I will always remember volunteering at the church in Greensburg at Christmas and the joy it brought to the families, the smiles from little ones as Tay would walk in as santa and giving out gifts. Such fun to see a tall skiny santa walk in ringing his bells.

Kory Smith

December 19, 2023

Met Tay when I was on the Board of CASA, he was multi talented knowing how to get things done. He will be missed in the community. Kory Smith.

Dennis Darling

December 19, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Tay for many years. I was often impressed with the energy and creativity he brought to his leadership at Westmoreland Community Action. There were several times when I wanted to show what a Community Action Agency could do that I turned to Tay and Westmoreland Community Action as an example. Tay spoke at conferences of the National Association of State Community Services Programs and with staff of the National Governors Association at my request. Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania are better places for the work he did. I will miss him greatly. My sincere condolences to his family , friends and the staff at Westmoreland Community Action.

Norman Carlson

December 19, 2023

I met tay working at Kelly and Cohen in greensburg years ago also let him hunt on my property in ligonier he got a buck and could not thank me enough what a good man who will be truly missed. Just an old friend. Norman Carlson

Randy Biller

December 19, 2023

Met Tay when running for State Senate we got along from the start good man Rip Tay

jeffrey butler

December 19, 2023

Brenda and family My Condolences. RIP Tay.
Jeff Butler

Mindy Shaw

December 19, 2023

To wife and his family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew and worked with Tay on county projects and whole- heartedly agree with his obituary. He was devoted to his community and his causes of improvement. We lost a force to be reckoning with! I wish you peace!
Mindy Shaw

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