Richard N. Saytar, Sr., 84, of Enola, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a long illness.
Born on June 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Steve and Frances Gornik Saytar. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nick Saytar, twin brother, Donald F. Saytar and his granddaughter, Brianna M. Saytar. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Saytar, of 61 years, his son Richard N. Saytar Jr. and wife Sharon, daughter, Susan Saytar, and husband, Andrew Semic, sisters Fran Radosevich and husband, Val, Rose Marinak and husband, Bob and Cathy Lebo, grandsons, Brandon D. Barbush and his wife, Stephanie Barbush, Nicholas Saytar, granddaughters, Ari Saytar and Jaidyn Saytar-Semic, his great-grandchildren, Adalynn, Aria and Rowan Barbush and many nieces and nephews.
Rich was a husband, father, brother, pappy and great-grand pappy that loved his family so much. His love, caring and giving nature made a huge impact in the lives of those that loved him.
Rich was a former employee of Bethlehem Steel in Steelton for 33 years and Holy Spirit Hospital for 9 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of Our Lady of Lordes Catholic Parish in Enola. Rich served as an officer and musician for several years with the St. Lawrence Adult Tamburitiza Orchestra and a member of the St. Lawrence Lodge #13, Croation Fraternal Union, St. Mary’s Catholic Club, life member of the VFW Post #710 and American Legion Post #751.
Along with the love he had for his family, Rich loved his daily morning walks at the park with his wife and was an avid and talented musician playing his brac with the Steeltones, Sajtari Becari, Polka Plus, Seranade Jorgovani, Steelton Becari and Stari Ostahsi.
A viewing is scheduled for 10 am on Thursday, October 17, 2024 followed by mass at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 225 Salt Rd. Enola, PA 17025 with Rev. Robert Yohe. Burial with military honors will follow at Gates of Heaven at 1313 South York St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church 225 Salt Rd. Enola, PA 17025.
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14 comments on “Richard N. Saytar”
Počivaj u miru, Kume!
Love and prayers to my Aunt Ruth, Rich Jr., Sue, and all the grandkids and great-grandkids!
Ruth and Saytar Family,
So very sorry to hear about Rich. Please accept our sincerest condolences. May all your happy memories bring you comfort at this time and may he rest in peace.
Love & Prayers,
Joe and Vikki (Pinizzotto) O’Leary
Maria and I have the honor of knowing Rich and Ruth for over thirty years. He and I played music together for most of those years. I truly miss the music we made but I believe that he is now playing the music he loved so much with his father and brothers. May he rest in peace.
Ruth and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Rich…a former Holy Spirit Hospital employee a nice guy and very pleasant to be around. My condolences to you and your family.
JoAnne (Hanich) Hawley
Ruth,
I am sorry for YOU and your family.
RIP RICH.
Mary Shettel
We are saddened to hear the loss of Rich. He was a great person with a kind heart. His passion for playing the Croatian music will continue to live in our hearts forever. My husband and I would like to extend our sincere deepest condolences to the entire family and extended family. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Terri and Keith Becker
Richard had a wonderful dry sense of humor, brought a smile to friends at the park, and loved family. He will be remembered well, and missed.
Harold mc kinney will miss dick saytar he was a nice guy.
We enjoyed getting to know you these past few years walking in the park. We will miss seeing you. Rest in peace.
The Cibort Family from High St. Bressler, will miss Rich- from the old friends of yesteryear- to the present — Carole,. Frank, Kathy, Joe. CIBORT families.
To the Saytar Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe and Carol Muretic and family
Rich liked the bells rung loud during Mass. All the bells and horns are ringing loud in Heaven. RIP.
Dear Ruth and Family,
We want to convey our condolences and sadness at hearing about the death of Rich.
He was a nice man, a good tambura player, and will be missed by family and friends and Steelton.
Ivan and Rosalie Hrabric
My memory of Richie is that he was a quiet guy, same as his twin, Donnie..