Lee Roy Hixenbaugh

LEE ROY HIXENBAUGH

Lee Roy Hixenbaugh, 84, of Bethel Park, passed away on Dec. 18 at Baldwin

Health Center. Lee was born in Monongahela, son of the late Roy and

Elizabeth Hixenbaugh. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 60 years,

Gail Brown Hixenbaugh of Bethel Park and their son Mark. He is preceded in

death by his brother Herb, both his parents and his in-laws. In addition to his wife,

he is survived by his sister-in-law, Ms. Romana Daugherty Hixenbaugh of

Allentown, Pa., and cousins, Sister Agnes McCormick, OLC and Mr. Bill Gamble

both of Pittsburgh. Lee graduated from Monongahela High School and attended

both Penn State University and California University of Pa. He was employed by

National Cash Register Corps and Mine Safety Equipment until his retirement. He

was a lifelong, devout Catholic and served for many years in several faith

formation programs at St. Valentine’s and St. Thomas More parishes in Bethel

Park and served with his wife as Eucharistic Ministers.  Lee was an avid, talented

photographer who built his own dark room and provided beautiful, enriching

photo histories of both his immediate and extended families. His talents extended

to include music where he enjoyed playing the guitar with friends. There will be

no public visitation. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas More

Catholic Church in Bethel Park on Tuesday Dec. 22 at 10:00 am. followed by

internment at the Monongahela Cemetery in Monongahela.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, Bethel Park. In lieu of

flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Thomas More Catholic

Church, 126 Fort Church Rd. Pgh., PA 15241.

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