Austin R. Grubbs
0000365045-01-1.jpg Austin R. Grubbs, 89, of Ambridge, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1920, the son of Lloyd and Bertie Ethel (Thomas) Grubbs.
In addition to his parents, Austin was preceded in death by an infant son, Gerald Grubbs, a son, Richard Grubbs and a sister, Betty Grubbs Weltz.
Austin attended Penn State. He was a Penn State Football Fan along with a fan of Joe Paterno.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 Years, Alyce Gower Grubbs; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Grubbs of Mehanicsburg, PA; two granddaughters: Bethany Grubbs of Colorado Springs, CO and Jennifer Davies of San Francsico, CA, four brothers: James Grubbs of Bethelboro, Ralph Grubbs and his wife, Rene of Smock, Lloyd E. Grubbs and wife, Ann of Finleyville and John T. Grubbs and wife, Eleanor of Connellsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, today, November 10, 2009 from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Everyone is to meet at Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 for a service celebrating Austin’s life at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery.