Jarosinski

Richard S. Jarosinski, 98, of Sarver, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot.

He was born Sept. 12, 1927, in Natrona, Pa., son of the late John and Veronica (Poplis) Jarosinski.

Richard was a 1945 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He proudly served our country during World War II in the U.S. Army. Rich began his career at Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., before becoming a proud employee at Oberg Industries, Freeport site. He served on the Freeport Area school board from 1969, 1971 to 1973.

As a Little League coach, Rich enjoyed coaching the Saxonburg Cubs (1963 to 1967) and the Freeport Yankees (1974 to 1976). Completing a three-decade tenure, Rich valued his involvement within the Alle-Kiski Basketball Chapter of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Richard was a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Natrona Heights. He was a devout Roman Catholic who served as a lector and a member of church council (former St. Ladislaus worship site).

He was proud of his Polish heritage and delighted in Polka music and tradition. Rich was well known for his two-tone Eddie Bauer Ford Bronco II. He enjoyed gardening, reading the daily newspaper and good conversation.

Above all, Richard loved his family. He is survived by his sons, Richard J. (Jane) Jarosinski, of Sarver, and Michael A. (Patricia) Jarosinski, of Springdale, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Peggy Jarosinski, of Sarver; grandchildren, Erin, Michael, Kevin (Jenna), Devin, Julie and Robert; great-grandsons, Jason, Jaxon, Jaden and Oliver; and numerous nephews and nieces.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Constance M. (Dabkowski) Jarosinski, whom he married Sept. 13, 1952; son, Robert “Bull” Jarosinski; brothers, Bruno (Mary Ann) Jarosinski and John (Marcella) Jarosinski; and sisters, Charlotte (Thomas) Erdley and Helen (William) Walsh Traver.

JAROSINSKI — Per his request, there will be no public visitation for Richard S. Jarosinski, who died Friday, April 24, 2026.

Interment to be in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Natrona Heights, Pa.

Arrangements were entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

All who knew Richard are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.