Emil P. Babines

Emil P. Babines, 100, of New Alexandria, PA, formerly of Donora, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home. He was born July 10, 1923 in Donora, PA. Son of the late Michael and JoHanna (Feckovic) Babines. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton, PA. He worked in the Donora Mill and then went on to serve as a radio operator in the U.S. Army during WWII, during which time he learned to box. Emil worked and retired from U.S. Steel as a Millwright after 40+ years of service. He liked hunting and fishing, duckpin bowling and yearly deer hunt trips to Marionville with his brother, John. Emil often listened to the Ed King and Wendy Bell radio show and enjoyed doing his own remodeling. He is preceded in death by both parents; loving wife of 77 years, Marie A. Babines; granddaughter, Anna Marie Savini; son-in-law, Jack L. Savini; brothers, Michael, Joseph, John and Raymond and sisters, Helen Baldinger, Mary Zhabrovsky and Ann Noofita; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Daryle and Russell (Butsy) Backstrom. He is survived by son, Dennis (Guinevere) Babines of WV; daughter, Nanette Savini of New Alexandria, PA; grandchildren, Shawn (Amy) Babines, Kirk (Renee) Babines, Darcy Babines, Jayna (Joe) Taylor and Todd (Amy) Savini; great grandchildren, Catherine Babines, Alexis (Christian) Babines, Sebastian Babines, Logan Swartz, Molly Taylor and Kali Taylor and great great grandchild, Harper Lee Shank. Beatty-Rich Funeral Home, Inc. Rt 136 Madison, PA 15663 in charge of arrangements – Ronald A. Rich Jr., Supervisor/FD. A private service will be held at the funeral home. A private interment will follow at the Westmoreland Memorial Park Cemetery in Greensburg, PA.

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