William F. Slagy, Jr.

William F. "Bill" Slagy, Jr., 75 of Buena Vista passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026. He was born in McKeesport on March 23, 1951 to the late William F. Slagy, Sr., and the late Betty (Banko) Slagy. Bill was a jack of all trades - working for US Steel as a crane operator, a fabricator, and eventually as a welder for another fabrication company prior to retirement in 2014 due to some health complications. He was an avid hunter, but his favorite activities included fishing and camping, while taking his grandchildren, nieces and nephews along to share his love for the outdoors. He was a long time member, trustee, and held office for the Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association, and won numerous awards, such as 'Officer of the Year.' Serving as a Range Officer, and a certified instructor too. Bill also held a lifetime membership at the NRA, and was previously a volunteer fireman for Industry Firehall, as well as a Sea Cadet in his younger years.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Shirley J. (Taylor) Slagy; daughters, Martha (Crystal) Slagy of Buena Vista, and Billie Jean (Jared) Hill of Blaine Hill; grandson, Joshua Hill; a sister, Vicki Ackinclose of Port Vue; as well as an extended bonus family, his honorary son, Dennis (Dee) Taylor and their children, Trinity, Felicity, Serenity, and Madison, all of Liberty Boro; and you can't forget his fur grand babies - Kayak & Summer, and GiGi. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Margaret Slagy, and Andrew and Anna Banko.

There are no services at this time - a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Donations in Bill's honor can be made to the Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association - 1501 Nichols Hill Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Condolences can be made at GilbertFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com