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Roy P. “Gus” Baden, 86 of Center Township passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence.Born on October 9, 1932 he was a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Pokorny) Baden. Gus was a 1950 graduate of Monaca High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy as anContinue Reading
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Roy P. “Gus” Baden, 86 of Center Township passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence.Born on October 9, 1932 he was a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Pokorny) Baden. Gus was a 1950 graduate of Monaca High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an electrican’s mate on the USS Nereus during the Korean conflict. He loved hunting, fishing, barbershop chorus, gardening, Johnny Cash music, visiting family, a good beer, good friends, and a cigar. Gus was a retiree of B & W Steel Company in Koppel, a lifetime member of the American Legion Monacatootha Post 580 and a member of the North Branch Presbyterian Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Susanne (Salinshick) Baden in 2003. The last of his immediate family, Gus was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Edward “Abe” and Jack Baden and five sisters, Fran, Etta, Lillian, Martha, and Ruth.He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Debbie (Ray) Mitchell, two sons; Bill (Nikki) Baden, and Joseph Baden, his grandchildren; Raymond and Billy Mitchell, and Lucas and Lily Baden.Friends will be received on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 am with his pastor, the Reverend Deborah Huffmyer officiating. Interment will follow with military honors performed by the US Navy at Union Cemetery.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.
Christine Thomas (Kolatac)
left a message on December 23, 2018:
Dear Cousins,We are so very saddened to not be with you all right now. Whenever I think of any of you Pittsburghers side of the family, I smile. Especially thinking of both your mom and dad. Aunt Sue is on our Christmas tree every year (the lovely ornament photo) and now I think of long ago Uncle Gus memories of whacking the bull frogs in Jersey with a 2x4. But more recently, when John and I were in Pittsburgh visiting his family, we were warmly welcomed by your Dad and enjoyed a beer in the bar! He will be missed but wonderful memories will live on. Love to you all, Christine and John Thomas
Bob Harmon
left a message on December 21, 2018:
Billy, Debbie and Joe, please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Trinh and I are fortunate to have had such a great fellow grandparent of our wonderful grandchildren and will always remember Gus fondly. He was unfailingly upbeat with a smile that was contagious......just a pleasure to be around. I'm so glad to have known him and he will always have a prominent place in our memories. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Gus.
Ryan Adams
left a message on December 21, 2018:
Where to begin... Uncle Roy, as I always thought of him... Thank you for being a part of so many of my great childhood memories. All those summers I would come to Mimi and Pappap's, I always enjoyed going to Uncle Roy's and hanging out. He always had a smile on his face and exciting stories. Some of the best food I ever had, he would pull a few ears of corn out of the garden and throw them right on the grill... it was soooo good I can still taste it now. All those 4th of July picnics out at Ruth and John's, I remember playing many a game of horseshoes with Uncle Roy. And that blue van, I will always think of Uncle Roy when I see a van like that. I wish I could be there in body to say goodbye, but I am there in spirit. Love to all!
Bob Kolatac
left a message on December 21, 2018:
Gus you will always be remembered as someone who said hello with broad smile and warm handshake. I am thankful for knowing you and having you as a dear brother-in-law for over fifty years! Words fail me now but your memory will always last I will never forget how you taught me the proper way to hunt for bull frogs. “Shine the flashlight in their eyes, then whack’m with the club” you would tell me. So many wonderful memories of years gone by. So go now and join Sue. We will see you later....Rest In Peace brother.
Aunt Delores, Sandy & Terri Baden
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Debbie, Bill & Joe, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers will be with you during this time of need. May God be with you all.
Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.
Carol Talvola
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Debbie, Bill, & Joe, My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your dad. We had much fun in the choir together @ No. Branch Church. His love for you was so evident & he was proud of you all. God's peace be with you. Carol Talvola
Jai Oning
left a message on December 20, 2018:
May he rest in peace.
Justine Petruska
left a message on December 20, 2018:
I am SO grateful I got to see Gus little over a week ago, at the Barbershop Christmas performance. As always, he greeted me with a kind smile and a big hug. He was such a good friend to my father, who passed earlier this year. It comforts me to think of them palling around together again, like old times. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God bless you all, and RIP Gus. The thought of you will always bring me joy.
Jay Murphy, Pamela Ocegueda & Family
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Debbie, Bill & Joe, Our thoughts are with you and your families. We all will miss Uncle Gus's joyful enthusiasm for life. It was such a pleasure to spend time with him in September, swapping family memories over a few libations. God bless you all.
Thai, Lucia and Sebastian Branton
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Gus made everyone smile around him. He lived life to the fullest every day and saw the positives in everyone. He will be truly missed but we have his smile and memories with us always.
Lisa voorhies
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Everyone at Lifehouse always looked forward to seeing Gus! We loved joking around with him, he always had a smile and a laugh for everyone and he never met a stranger. We sure are gonna miss him❤❤ but know he's dancin with Jesus now so its ok? Debbie, Ray , Raymond and Billie loved their Pap so much and that's such a testimony to the kind of man Gus was. Til we meet again in Heaven Gus!
Rochelle
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time! May God bring you peace and a lifetime of happy memories!
Karin Decktor
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Uncle Gus, I was very young when we used to drive out to Monaca in the summertime, but I will always remember how funny and full of energy you were. You always made me smile. I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful uncle. We will miss that huge smile of yours. RIP Uncle Gus, we love you
Sylvia Bryant Johnson
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Eh? What did you say? "I said we love you, Gus, and will miss you!"
Fran Baser
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Gus, you will be remembered for hosting all the Salinshick clan on many occasions with tons of food, too many drinks, a great deal of humor and much love. You gave me a wonderful niece and two terrific nephews...what’s not to like? RIP, Gus
Fran Baser
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Gus, you will be remembered for hosting all the Salinshick clan on many occasions with tons of food, too many drinks, a great deal of humor and much love. You gave me a wonderful niece and two terrific nephews...what’s not to like? RIP, Gus
Sis Nichol
left a message on December 19, 2018:
R I P, Gus, a great friend to Pork & I. Great times camping & playing cards ate our house on a Saturday night. All your funny stories.
Sis Nichol
left a message on December 19, 2018:
R I P, Gus, a great friend to Pork & I. Great times camping & playing cards ate our house on a Saturday night. All your funny stories.
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Christine Thomas (Kolatac)
left a message on December 23, 2018:
Dear Cousins,We are so very saddened to not be with you all right now. Whenever I think of any of you Pittsburghers side of the family, I smile. Especially thinking of both your mom and dad. Aunt Sue is on our Christmas tree every year (the lovely ornament photo) and now I think of long ago Uncle Gus memories of whacking the bull frogs in Jersey with a 2x4. But more recently, when John and I were in Pittsburgh visiting his family, we were warmly welcomed by your Dad and enjoyed a beer in the bar! He will be missed but wonderful memories will live on. Love to you all, Christine and John Thomas
Bob Harmon
left a message on December 21, 2018:
Billy, Debbie and Joe, please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Trinh and I are fortunate to have had such a great fellow grandparent of our wonderful grandchildren and will always remember Gus fondly. He was unfailingly upbeat with a smile that was contagious......just a pleasure to be around. I'm so glad to have known him and he will always have a prominent place in our memories. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Gus.
Ryan Adams
left a message on December 21, 2018:
Where to begin... Uncle Roy, as I always thought of him... Thank you for being a part of so many of my great childhood memories. All those summers I would come to Mimi and Pappap's, I always enjoyed going to Uncle Roy's and hanging out. He always had a smile on his face and exciting stories. Some of the best food I ever had, he would pull a few ears of corn out of the garden and throw them right on the grill... it was soooo good I can still taste it now. All those 4th of July picnics out at Ruth and John's, I remember playing many a game of horseshoes with Uncle Roy. And that blue van, I will always think of Uncle Roy when I see a van like that. I wish I could be there in body to say goodbye, but I am there in spirit. Love to all!
Bob Kolatac
left a message on December 21, 2018:
Gus you will always be remembered as someone who said hello with broad smile and warm handshake. I am thankful for knowing you and having you as a dear brother-in-law for over fifty years! Words fail me now but your memory will always last I will never forget how you taught me the proper way to hunt for bull frogs. “Shine the flashlight in their eyes, then whack’m with the club” you would tell me. So many wonderful memories of years gone by. So go now and join Sue. We will see you later....Rest In Peace brother.
Aunt Delores, Sandy & Terri Baden
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Debbie, Bill & Joe, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers will be with you during this time of need. May God be with you all.
Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.
Carol Talvola
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Debbie, Bill, & Joe, My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your dad. We had much fun in the choir together @ No. Branch Church. His love for you was so evident & he was proud of you all. God's peace be with you. Carol Talvola
Jai Oning
left a message on December 20, 2018:
May he rest in peace.
Justine Petruska
left a message on December 20, 2018:
I am SO grateful I got to see Gus little over a week ago, at the Barbershop Christmas performance. As always, he greeted me with a kind smile and a big hug. He was such a good friend to my father, who passed earlier this year. It comforts me to think of them palling around together again, like old times. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God bless you all, and RIP Gus. The thought of you will always bring me joy.
Jay Murphy, Pamela Ocegueda & Family
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Debbie, Bill & Joe, Our thoughts are with you and your families. We all will miss Uncle Gus's joyful enthusiasm for life. It was such a pleasure to spend time with him in September, swapping family memories over a few libations. God bless you all.
Thai, Lucia and Sebastian Branton
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Gus made everyone smile around him. He lived life to the fullest every day and saw the positives in everyone. He will be truly missed but we have his smile and memories with us always.
Lisa voorhies
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Everyone at Lifehouse always looked forward to seeing Gus! We loved joking around with him, he always had a smile and a laugh for everyone and he never met a stranger. We sure are gonna miss him❤❤ but know he's dancin with Jesus now so its ok? Debbie, Ray , Raymond and Billie loved their Pap so much and that's such a testimony to the kind of man Gus was. Til we meet again in Heaven Gus!
Rochelle
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time! May God bring you peace and a lifetime of happy memories!
Karin Decktor
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Uncle Gus, I was very young when we used to drive out to Monaca in the summertime, but I will always remember how funny and full of energy you were. You always made me smile. I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful uncle. We will miss that huge smile of yours. RIP Uncle Gus, we love you
Sylvia Bryant Johnson
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Eh? What did you say? "I said we love you, Gus, and will miss you!"
Fran Baser
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Gus, you will be remembered for hosting all the Salinshick clan on many occasions with tons of food, too many drinks, a great deal of humor and much love. You gave me a wonderful niece and two terrific nephews...what’s not to like? RIP, Gus
Fran Baser
left a message on December 20, 2018:
Gus, you will be remembered for hosting all the Salinshick clan on many occasions with tons of food, too many drinks, a great deal of humor and much love. You gave me a wonderful niece and two terrific nephews...what’s not to like? RIP, Gus
Sis Nichol
left a message on December 19, 2018:
R I P, Gus, a great friend to Pork & I. Great times camping & playing cards ate our house on a Saturday night. All your funny stories.
Sis Nichol
left a message on December 19, 2018:
R I P, Gus, a great friend to Pork & I. Great times camping & playing cards ate our house on a Saturday night. All your funny stories.
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