Richard Weleski

 Richard F. Weleski, 80, of Cabot, died, September 5, 2024, at his home with his Loving family by his side.  He was born April 15, 1944 in Winfield Twp, the son of the late Martin Sr. and Anna Blascheck Weleski. 

Rich has been a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish-St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cabot since birth. He was one of the original founders of the famous Fall Festival chicken dinners held in September at St. Joseph Church. 

He was part owner and weighmaster at the family business, Winfield Lime and Stone Co., Inc. since 1962 until the plant closed November, 2011.  He loved spending time with his dear wife, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He enjoyed working in his yard and loved watching sports, especially the Steelers and Pitt basketball and football.  Not Penn State!!

Rich was a 1962 graduate of Knoch High School.  He was a varsity basketball player from 1959 to 1962.  He was a co-captain and starting point guard on the Knoch High School basketball team in 1961-1962, one of the top basketball teams in school history.  He also continued playing basketball and softball in various leagues and tournaments after he graduated. 

Surviving are his loving wife, Diana (Cooper) Weleski, whom he married April 20, 1968, his two loving daughters, Kamara (Frank) Farester of Ford City, and Viki Nulph of Cabot.  His Dearly loved grandchildren, Kaitlin (Levi) Goheen of Sarver and Andrew Olczak of Cabot and his great grandson Weston Goheen, one great-granddaughter Olivia Goheen of Sarver and his brother, Robert (Kathy) Weleski of Cabot.
 
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Ed, Martin Jr, Raymond and Charles.  His sisters, Anna Margaret Boldy, Helen Sepich and Dorothy Rockar, Lucille Green and his Little Yorkies Angel & Damian. Damian and his paw print will go with Rich.

Friends will be received on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 10-12 a.m. at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc. in Saxonburg.  A blessing service will follow at 12:00 pm with Father Ward officiating.

Burial will be in Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, all donations can be made to Orphans of the Storm, Kittanning, PA. 

In honor of Rich's love of Pittsburgh Sports Teams, The family asks that you come dressed casual, wearing your favorite Pittsburgh Team Sportswear. 

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