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Andrew V. Lapinsky

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 25, 2025

Andrew V. Lapinsky, 85, of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at home. He was born on July 19, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Felix and Pearl (Winters) Lapinsky. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth Ann Lapinsky, who passed away on January 28, 2020. Andrew worked for US Steel for 51 years and most recently for Basic Carbide. He was also a dedicated and loyal member of the 11th Ward Club since June 11, 1974.

He is survived by his sons, Andrew V. (Mary) Lapinsky, Jr., of Elizabeth Township and David D. (Nermeen) Lapinsky of Corona, CA, daughter, Lisa (Rodney) Abels of San Angelo, TX; grandchildren, Justin (Elese) Lapinsky, Nicole (Tyler) Schultz, Jacob Lapinsky, Samantha Lapinsky, Joe (Bailey) Martin, Abigail (Dominic) Bickerton, Brittany (Randy) Abels and Jacob (Chelsea) Abels; great-grandchildren, Nathanial, Daisy, Hudson, Milo, Charlotte and Luke. Friends are welcome on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 5-7 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A blessing service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 7 PM with The Rev. Thomas J. Burke, officiating. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published April 25, 2025.

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