We Mourn the Loss of Carl Bauer (Update)
Carl H. Bauer
September 13, 1941 – June 14, 2025
Age 83, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Chicago, IL. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen (Libricz) Bauer. Dear Father of Michael (Vanessa) Bauer and Dawn (George) Geregach. Brother of Richard (Pat) Bauer and the late Kenneth Bauer. Proud Grandparent of Payton and Hunter Bauer and Grant and Dustin Geregach.
Born and raised in Chicago, Carl and Karen raised their family in Wheaton, IL, before retiring to Kennedy Township, PA, where Carl enjoyed several years of working as an Usher at Pittsburgh Pirates Games. An avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, Carl was always watching sports, especially his grandkids' games. His favorite pastime was watching his grandkids excel at the things they loved most.
Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Internment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, Lutheran Hour Ministries, or Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.
Carl H. Bauer
September 13, 1941 – June 14, 2025
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Age 83, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Chicago, IL. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen (Libricz) Bauer. Dear Father of Michael (Vanessa) Bauer and Dawn (George) Geregach. Brother of Richard (Pat) Bauer and the late Kenneth Bauer. Proud Grandparent of Payton and Hunter Bauer and Grant and Dustin Geregach.
Born and raised in Chicago, Carl and Karen raised their family in Wheaton, IL, before retiring to Kennedy Township, PA, where Carl enjoyed several years of working as an Usher at Pittsburgh Pirates Games. An avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, Carl was always watching sports, especially his grandkids' games. His favorite pastime was watching his grandkids excel at the things they loved most.
Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Internment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, Lutheran Hour Ministries, or Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.
Funeral Arrangements for our brother-in-Christ Carl Bauer are as follows:
Funeral: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. – Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.
Graveside ceremony at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 2:00 p.m.
Prayer Lunch for Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat
Saturday June 28th 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided
Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
A free will offering will be taken for Shepherd’s Canyon
Joanna Lee serves as the Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor and is the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard. Married in 2020, they now have a daughter, a son, and a baby due in September. Joanna obtained her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Within a two month span, Joanna experienced the sudden death of her father, was a first responder to people fleeing from a school shooting, and had an undiagnosed herniated disc. Attending a Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat was a great blessing and help to her in her journey of healing. Come to hear Joanna’s story, and more about Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat Ministry.
Please RSVP with how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly.
With appreciation,
Joanna Lee, Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church
Saturday, June 28th 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided
Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
A free will offering will be taken for Shepherd’s Canyon
Joanna Lee serves as the Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor and is the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard. Married in 2020, they now have a daughter, a son, and a baby due in September. Joanna obtained her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Within a two month span, Joanna experienced the sudden death of her father, was a first responder to people fleeing from a school shooting, and had an undiagnosed herniated disc. Attending a Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat was a great blessing and help to her in her journey of healing. Come to hear Joanna’s story, and more about Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat Ministry.
Please RSVP with how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly.
With appreciation,
Joanna Lee, Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church
Zoin’s Going Wild … Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Zoin’s Going Wild … going to see the Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Open to Zion’s congregation, youth group, friends and family
This event will be at EQT Park in Washington, PA featuring the Joliet Slammers vs the Washington Wild Things
Sunday, June 15 @ 5:35 p.m.
Price: $0.00 to $10.00
Purchase Link: CLICK HERE
The evening also includes:
Kids Eat Free Sunday pres. by Pathways
Toy & Game Night pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Rubix Cube Giveaway (First 500 Kids) pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Character Appearances: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach
Zoin’s Going Wild … going to see the Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Open to Zion’s congregation, youth group, friends and family
This event will be at EQT Park in Washington, PA featuring the Joliet Slammers vs the Washington Wild Things
Sunday, June 15 @ 5:35 p.m.
Price: $0.00 to $10.00
Purchase Link: CLICK HERE
The evening also includes:
Kids Eat Free Sunday pres. by Pathways
Toy & Game Night pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Rubix Cube Giveaway (First 500 Kids) pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Character Appearances: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach
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Zoin’s Going Wild … Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Zoin’s Going Wild … going to see the Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Open to Zion’s congregation, youth group, friends and family
This event will be at EQT Park in Washington, PA featuring the Joliet Slammers vs the Washington Wild Things
Sunday, June 15 @ 5:35 p.m.
Price: $0.00 to $10.00
Purchase Link: CLICK HERE
The evening also includes:
Kids Eat Free Sunday pres. by Pathways
Toy & Game Night pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Rubix Cube Giveaway (First 500 Kids) pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Character Appearances: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach
Zoin’s Going Wild … going to see the Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Open to Zion’s congregation, youth group, friends and family
This event will be at EQT Park in Washington, PA featuring the Joliet Slammers vs the Washington Wild Things
Sunday, June 15 @ 5:35 p.m.
Price: $0.00 to $10.00
Purchase Link: CLICK HERE
The evening also includes:
Kids Eat Free Sunday pres. by Pathways
Toy & Game Night pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Rubix Cube Giveaway (First 500 Kids) pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Character Appearances: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach
Pick Your Free Copy of “Portals of Prayer”
Pick Your Free Copy of Portals of Prayer in the Narthex or in the Atrium
APRIL - JUNE 2025 ISSUE
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions.
A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
Pick Your Free Copy of Portals of Prayer in the Narthex or in the Atrium
APRIL - JUNE 2025 ISSUE
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions.
A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
Portals of Prayer has been a source of strength and comfort since 1937.
Prayer Lunch for Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat
Saturday June 28th 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided
Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
A free will offering will be taken for Shepherd’s Canyon
Joanna Lee serves as the Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor and is the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard. Married in 2020, they now have a daughter, a son, and a baby due in September. Joanna obtained her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Within a two month span, Joanna experienced the sudden death of her father, was a first responder to people fleeing from a school shooting, and had an undiagnosed herniated disc. Attending a Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat was a great blessing and help to her in her journey of healing. Come to hear Joanna’s story, and more about Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat Ministry.
Please RSVP with how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly.
With appreciation,
Joanna Lee, Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church
Saturday, June 28th 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided
Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
A free will offering will be taken for Shepherd’s Canyon
Joanna Lee serves as the Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor and is the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard. Married in 2020, they now have a daughter, a son, and a baby due in September. Joanna obtained her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Within a two month span, Joanna experienced the sudden death of her father, was a first responder to people fleeing from a school shooting, and had an undiagnosed herniated disc. Attending a Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat was a great blessing and help to her in her journey of healing. Come to hear Joanna’s story, and more about Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat Ministry.
Please RSVP with how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly.
With appreciation,
Joanna Lee, Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church