HENRY “BOB” TRUAX
Henry R. Truax (Bob), 94, of Langeloth, PA, passed away on October 22, 2022. He was born in Weirton, WV on December 17, 1927 son of the late Alvin and Winifred Truax.
On June 30, 1951 he married Serafina Campa Truax. They spent 64 loving years together before her passing in 2015.
Henry was a superintendent/foreman for the Weirton Steel Coke Plant for 38 years before retiring.
He was a member of the Mason’s for over 50 years. He was an avid bowler, hunter, and card player and he loved his Pittsburgh sports teams. Above all, he absolutely adored his family. Henry was a gentle giant who was loving and had a heart of gold.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by daughter Bobbi Jo Bywaters, brother Bill Truax, sister Lucille Harless, two son-in-law’s Guy Grater, and Gary Bywaters, two nephews, and one niece.
He is survived by children Connie Delong (Joe), Glenn Truax (Loueva), Cindy Grater, and Karen Orr (Paul), grandchildren Gatha Pensis Clevenger, Serafina Pensis Strope, Robert Leskovich, Alex Truax, Kristen Grater Donohue, Brandon Orr, Brittany Orr Double, Amy Orr, and Andrew Truax, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Bob.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm time of service at Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. (724) 947-2049 www.youngfhinc.com Interment to follow at Grandview Cemetery 931 Rt 18 North, Burgettstown, PA 15021.
Remember dad “We love you more”