Ernest W. Oskey, Jr.'s Obituary
Ernest W. Oskey, Jr., age 80, of Bethel Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, November 7, 2022.
Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda E. Oskey (Webb). Cherished father of Eric (Anna) Oskey, Lance (Amy) Oskey, Damon (Dawn) Oskey, Tara (Todd) Klein, Tanya (Ryan) Franco, Tasha (Jason) Mamajek, and Thalia Oskey. Proud grandfather of Dmitri, Lucas, Ethan, Jackson, Hannah, Seth, Jacquelyn, Isaac, Joy, Joshua, Sienna, Jocelyn, Veronica, and Wyatt. Brother of David (Mary Ann) Oskey; uncle of Philip Oskey. Ernest is also survived by extended family, friends and the family cat, Baby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest, Sr. and Catherine Oskey.
Ernest supported various church ministries over his life time, to include a robust youth ministry. Ernest was a respected High School Teacher for 36 years at Thomas Jefferson, Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon High School from which he retired in 2000. He was an avid martial arts enthusiast. He was an entertaining story teller, whose stories were enjoyed by both family and students. He was a self professed walking encyclopedia. Ernest was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Army Reserve and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard from 1960 - 1975. Most importantly he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Family and friends are welcomed on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 10 am in the Funeral Homes Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ernest's memory to the Bethel Bible Church, Malanos Building, 3025 Washington Road, McMurray PA 15317.
Online condolences can be shared at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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