William R. Saghy

Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper William R. Saghy, age 79, of Blainsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, May 27,2023. He was born on October 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 serving with the US Army and was a member of the Centerville and West Brownsville American Legion, the FOP Lodge, California Gun Club and the VFW 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, Ella; sister, Mary Jane Seghi; brother, Herbert Saghy and Sheila; numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Dr. Marcy Lynn Saghy; brothers, James, Charles and Eugene. Friends will be received for both William Saghy and his daughter Marcy who past away in 2020 in the Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park St.  Brownsville, PA  on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 9:30 AM when prayer services will be held followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 AM in the Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville, PA  with the Rev. Fr. Efren Ambre as celebrant. Entombment to follow in Lafayette Memorial Park with military rites accorded by the American Legion Posts