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Robert A. "Red" Pardick

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | May 05, 2025

Robert A. "Red" Pardick, Sr., age 84, of Buena Vista, died May 1, 2025, at Forbes Hospital. Born February 23, 1941, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Agnes (Gibbons) Pardick and the loving husband of Donna (Allen) Pardick for 58 years. Robert dedicated an impressive 40 years of his life to Local #3 as an iron worker, a trade that not only defined his career but also represented his unwavering commitment to his craft and community. In his youth, he contributed to Bahrenberg, and after retirement, he continued to display his passion for hands-on work by welding trucks and meticulously maintaining his personal vehicles. A steadfast supporter of his community, Robert was an active member of the Buena Vista Fire Hall, offering his time and skills as needed. His dedication extended to the McKeesport Sportsmen's Association, where he proudly held a lifetime membership, cementing his connection to the outdoors and the fellowship of fellow sportsmen. Robert also had a love for horses. He had several of his own that he took to shows and cared for the horses at the Greenwald Farm. His love for these majestic animals was a testament to his gentle spirit and nurturing heart. Robert's legacy of kindness, hard work, and community service will forever be remembered by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by children, Kimberly (Daniel) Hough, Melissa (Bill) Pearson, and Robbie Pardick, Jr.; grandchildren, Robert, Haley, and Nicholas Hough, Crystal (Dave) Dowson, Jonathan, and Ryan Hough, Autumn (Scott Ditter) Jordan, Christina (Lane Williams) Ashcraft, Alex, Derek, and Maggie Pearson; great-grandchildren, Caiden, Arabella, Willow, Chasiti, Tyler, Ryley, Shayne, Ellie, Dylan, Rosalia, Evelyn, and Madelyn; a sister, Alicia (Leonard) Ukasik. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at The Sisters of the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse Chapel. Everyone is asked to please meet at church. The burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are sugested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate

Charles Danforth, Supervisor

Originally published May 05, 2025.

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