Philip “Boxer” Babinsack

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Philip Dean Babinsack, also known as “Boxer” of Buffalo Township.  Philip went home to be with the Lord at the age of 73, on Friday, August 23, 2024. 

Born on December 21, 1950 in Natrona Heights he was the sixth child of Richard F. Babinsack and Blanche (Booher) Babinsack Baughman.

Philip graduated from Freeport Senior High School, class of 1970. 

Through his career he has worked at Montgomery Lumber, Allegheny and Freeport Brick, and Woodings Consolidated Industry. 

Boxer was a member of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church where he enjoyed Soup Sunday and sharing his famous Chili. He enjoyed iceskating, swimming, croquet, and archery. 

Boxer met the love of his life, Tina Kim Rowan at the age of 12, they spent 55 years of marriage together. 

Boxer is survived by his wife, Tina Kim (Rowan) Babinsack and his four daughters, Lisa (Mike) Cox of Ford City, Wendy (Kurt) Fischer of Freeport, Philana (Steve) Samms of Moon Township, and Amanda (Dale) Heeter of Buffalo Township. Boxer also was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also he is survived by his siblings Glenn Babinsack, Janice Gaydos, David (Roxanne) Babinsack and  numerous nieces and nephews.  

Boxer was proceeded in death by his parents Richard Babinsack and Blanch Babinsack Baughman, and three brothers, Richard Babinsack, Michael Babinsack, and Joseph Babinsack. 

Boxer was a gentle giant and was loved by all that knew him. May you rest in peace in heaven. 

Friends will be received on Tuesday August 27, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Redmond Funeral Home, Inc., 524 Hight Street, Freeport.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10 am at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Shick officiating.

Interment will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights.

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