IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Ernest Risha

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Jr.

March 5, 1934 – March 3, 2019

Obituary

Ernest Risha, Jr, 84 of Uniontown, PA, died Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Cloverdale Personal Care Home, Masontown. He was born March 5, 1934 in Uniontown, a son of the late Elizabeth and Ernest Risha and one of nine children. Ernest was a retired case worker, having been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for over 35 years. He was an avid tennis player, spending winter months in Florida and also enjoyed bowling. He was a member of St. George Maronite Catholic Church.  He is survived by five children, Elizabeth (Risha) Brownfield married to Garry Brownfield of Masontown, Jeanette Risha of Uniontown, Ernest Risha III married to RonnAnn Naedele-Risha of Woolwich Township, NJ, Robert Risha of Uniontown, and Kathryn (Risha) DeStefano married to William DeStefano with his 2 grandchildren (Gianna and Benjamin) of Aston. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his late wife Christy Ann (George) Risha and late grandson Matthew Risha. Viewing Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM, Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown. and until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Maronite Funeral and Divine Liturgy will follow at 10 a.m. in St. George Maronite Catholic Church, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, Pa. with Rev. Father El-Badaoui Habib as celebrant. Interment to follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery Cemetery. The Prayer of Rosary will be said at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Incense Prayer at 7 p.m.

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March
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2:00 - 4:00 pm

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March
6

6:00 - 8:00 pm

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6

6:30 - 7:00 pm

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March
6

7:00 - 7:15 pm

Funeral Service

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March
7

St. George Maronite Catholic Church

6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, PA 15401

10:00 - 11:00 am

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