Aug 21, 2025

Uniontown

Frank Phillip “Phil” Student, 67, of Uniontown, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Phil was born in Uniontown on November 20, 1957, to Clema “Bonnie” and Frank Paul Student. He graduated from Fairchance-Georges High School in 1975.

Phil served as a Combat Engineer in the United States Army Reserve for 23 years, retiring as a 1st Sergeant.

He began his life’s work of providing reliable hydroelectric power to the Allegheny Region at the Hatfield Power Plant. After many years of service, Phil retired from the Lake Lynn Power Plant as a Chief Operator.

Phil was an avid hunter, fisherman, and history buff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Student and Frank Student.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Student and children: Craig Student, Abby Bryan, Amelia Mostaffa and Carrie Rotolo; siblings: Paula Hunyady, John Hunyady (in-law) and James Bryner (half); nephew, Steven Hunyady; and four grandchildren: Maverick Bryan, Kennedy Crossland, Hannah Crossland and Elise McLuckie.

Phil’s family will honor his memory by hosting a viewing at DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance.

The viewing will take place in two sessions, between 2 and 4 and 6 and 8 p.m. on August 24. The ceremony and final prayer celebrating Phil’s life will occur from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on August 25, at the funeral home, with prayers of Transfer at 9:30 a.m.

A funeral mass will be held in Phil’s honor at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 50 North Morgantown Street, Fairchance, at 10 a.m. on August 25. He will subsequently be interred at the Mountain View Cemetery at 12 p.m. with Military Rites being accorded by General Marshall Amvets Post 103 Honor Guard.

All flowers and arrangements can be sent to the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home.

Family, friends and guests are invited to gather at the Fairchance Fire Hall, for his wake, from 2 to 4 p.m. that day.