Babinsack

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Philip Dean Babinsack — also known as “Boxer” — of Buffalo Township. Philip went home to be with the Lord at the age of 73, on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

Born Dec. 21, 1950, in Natrona Heights, he was the sixth child of Richard F. Babinsack and Blanche (Booher) Babinsack Baughman.

Philip graduated from Freeport Senior High School with the Class of 1970.

Throughout his career he worked at Montgomery Lumber, Allegheny and Freeport Brick, and Woodings Consolidated Industry.

Boxer was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship Church, where he enjoyed Soup Sunday and sharing his famous chili. He enjoyed ice-skating, swimming, croquet and archery.

Boxer met the love of his life, Tina Kim Rowan, at age 12, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage together.

Boxer is survived by his wife, Tina Kim (Rowan) Babinsack; and his four daughters, Lisa (Mike) Cox of Ford City, Wendy (Kurt) Fischer of Freeport, Philana (Steve) Samms of Moon Township and Amanda (Dale) Heeter of Buffalo Township. Boxer also was blessed with 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his siblings, Glenn Babinsack, Janice Gaydos and David (Roxanne) Babinsack; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Boxer was proceeded in death by his parents, Richard Babinsack and Blanch Babinsack Baughman; and three brothers, Richard Babinsack, Michael Babinsack and Joseph Babinsack.

Boxer was a gentle giant and was loved by all who knew him. May you rest in peace in heaven.

BABINSACK — Friends of Philip Dean Babinsack, who died Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at REDMOND FUNERAL HOME, 524 High St., Freeport.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Shick officiating.

Interment will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights.

To send an online condolence, visit www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.

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