Obituaries
September 14, 2023

Jack Riggle – Elco

By Stacy Wolford

Jack Riggle of Elco passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at the age of 72. Jack was born Nov. 20, 1950, to Ruth and Howard Riggle in Charleroi. He loved his camp, fishing, spending time with family and his dog Max. Watching the kids grow and socializing with his friends at the many clubs he belonged to were a couple of his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed watching and yelling at his Steelers. Jack was also a successful boxer as a three-time Golden Glove winner. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Jack was a retired Plumber Pipefitter with the Local 354. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Bonnie (Bright); daughters Staci (Lee) Stech and Shannon (Tommy) Singosky; son Troy Riggle; stepchildren Joey (Leslie) Pusatere and Heather (Cameron) Boone; grandchildren Holt (Dominique) Babich, Cheyenne and Peggy Singosky, Mathew Riggle, Jake and Joey Pusatere, Tristan, Savannah and Colby Boone; great-grandchildren, Hayes Jaxon Babich, Dylan and Bailee Santo; sister, Janet (Alan) Agamedi; his dog Max; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his first wife, Bettyann Riggle; and two brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Erie, Pa. Online condolences and donations can be made at www.melenyzer.com.

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