Francis (Rip) Wurst's Obituary
age 94, of Baldwin/Whitehall, formerly of Mt. Oliver, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years, Mary E. (Betty) Wurst, parents, John and Lottie Wurst, and siblings; Paul, John, George, Marie, and Teresa.
Francis is survived by his beloved children; John (Debbie) Wurst, Tom (Audrey) Wurst, his beloved daughter MaryBeth (deceased) and her husband Ken Freund, and David Wurst, grandchildren; Amy, Beth, Greg, Matt, Kris, Kim and Tom and eight great-grandchildren with one on the way. Rip as his friends knew him served in the Marine Corp along with the National Guard and Army Reserves. He was a Postal Worker and a Supervisor for Baldwin Boro. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & Sunday & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held January 28, 2019, 10am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 6414 Montour St, South Park Township, PA 15129. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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