William R. Saghy – Blainsburg

Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper William R. Saghy, 79, of Blainsburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born on Oct. 23, 1943, in Deemston, Pa., to the late John and Irene Grove Saghy. Bill was also retired from the Washington County Sheriff Department. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Centerville and West Brownsville American Legion, the FOP Lodge, California Gun Club and the VFW in Uniontown. Bill was highly respected as a good family man and a close friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joann Kuhar Saghy; son, Dr. William R. Saghy Jr. and wife Leanna; three grandchildren, Ava, Liam and Ella; sister, Mary Jane Seghi; brother, Herbert Saghy and Sheila; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Dr. Marcy Lynn Saghy; and brothers, James, Charles and Eugene. Friends will be received for both William Saghy and his daughter, Marcy, who passed away in 2020, at SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, from 9 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, until 9:30 a.m. when a prayer service will be held, followed by a 10 a.m. Memorial Mass in the Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville, with the Rev. Father Efren Ambre as celebrant. Entombment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park with full military rites accorded by American Legion Post 705, 940, 275 and 838. The family would like to thank the Concordia Hospice and especially Mary Ann, Nicole and Jess for their loving care. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.