Regis William Wagner, Jr. (1936-2024)

Regis William Wagner, Jr., 88, of Chippewa Township, formerly of College Hill, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Quality Life Services of Chicora, Pennsylvania.

He was born on April 13, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Regis William Sr. and Sophie E. Gall Wagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Helen Marie Weir Wagner.
He is survived by his children, Thomas (Cindy) Wagner, of Karns City, Pennsylvania, Regis III (Colleen) Wagner, of Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, Judy (Glen) Dugal, of Royal Oak, Michigan, and Michael (Stephanie) Wagner, of Dover, Delaware, eight grandchildren: Steven (Candy) Wagner, Jeffrey (Katie) Wagner, Brittany (Ryan) Dodge, Jenna (Tim) Fitzgerald, Regis Wagner IV, Alyssa Wagner, Laura Wagner, and Lily Wagner; ten great-grandchildren: Carter, Matthew, Julia, Ellie, Haddie, Potter, Ellington, Shiloh, Jedidiah and Shechem; brother, Joseph Wagner, of Monroeville, sister, Mary Wagner D. P., of Allison Park, 3 brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews who he adored.

Regis graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954 and went on to work for Pittsburgh Bridge and Iron in the 60’s. He worked for B&W in their traffic department, as well as Dravo Corp. as a traffic manager, then security for the Shippingport Power Plant. He was a member of the former St. Philomena Parish, currently St. Monica, where he served on counsel and volunteered for the church’s bingo nights. Regis served on the Beaver Falls School Board from 1984-1988 and was a member of the West Mayfield Vets. Regis was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend. His family was his pride and joy. He attended as many family events as possible and loved to travel with them.

Friends will be received on Sunday, October 27th from 4-7 P.M. in CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 28th at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Roman Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.
Interment will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Regis’ name to Chippewa Meals on Wheels, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or Quality Life Services-Chicora, 160 Medical Center Road # 2612, Chicora, PA 16025.

The family would like to thank the staff of Quality Life Services-Chicora for their wonderful care of Regis over the last two years.