Obituary of Victor H. Bauer

Victor H. Bauer, 84, of New Castle, PA and formerly of Tylersburg, PA, died Friday evening, September 28, 2012 at Silver Oaks Nursing Center in New Castle, PA. Born July 19, 1928 in Lucinda, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick Bauer, Jr. and Nettie D. (Dolby) Bauer Griebel. He married the former Donna J. Taylor on January 17, 1955 and she preceded him in death on September 19, 1991. Mr. Bauer was a licensed barber for 55 years. He owned and operated Vic's Barber Shop in Tylersburg, PA for many years, until he was forced to retire because of health problems. He also worked at Joe's Garage in Tylersburg, PA & had numerous fond memories from working there. He enjoyed and spoke often of being a veteran of the Korean Conflict and serving with the U.S. Army from 1948 - 1954, which 4 of those years were spent overseas in Europe. Mr. Bauer was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown, PA for many years and Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, PA. He was also a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bauer is survived by a son and daughter; Stephen Bauer and his wife, Peggy of Sterling, VA and Vicki Nagy and her husband, Thomas of North Huntingdon, PA. He is also survived by two brothers, Vincent Bauer of Knox, PA and Jerry Bauer of Hobart, OK. Surviving are 5 grandchildren; Michael, Brianna, Jacqueline, Nicholas Bauer and Andrew Nagy. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and a very special nephew, Thomas Bauer (Eugene Bauer's son). In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Bauer was preceded in death by 4 brothers: Infant Theodore, Stephen, Eugene and Max Bauer. Dad, you will be greatly missed, however we are truly happy that your suffering is over and that you are with the Lord. God Bless you on your journey home. Friends and family may call on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 7 - 9 at the Borland Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, at St. Mary Church in Crown, PA with Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor of the church, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or donations can be sent online to www.alzfdn.org.