Richard Phillip Oberst

Richard Phillip Oberst, 79, of Washington, died Saturday, December 19, 2010, in the Washington Hospital after having been ill the last six months. He was born On November 16, 1931, in Pittsburgh, a son of Phillip V. and Katherine Flanek Oberst. Mr. Oberst Was retired from Local # 208, International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, after 37 years, 35 of which he spent working for Joe Falvo Painting of Washington. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Oberst was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He had been stationed in Austria and played Soft Ball for the Army throughout Europe. He received the Occupation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Oberst was a life member of American Legion Post # 175 and the Elks of Washington, also belonged to the Pulaski Club, where he played on the golf league having served as treasurer. He was an avid golfer and bowler, and very actively followed PITT football and basketball. He was a very devoted father and grandfather and was known by all as a kind, loving person, having maintained lifelong friendships with many. On February 24, 1962, he married Amanda Cox, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard O. ( Jamie ) Oberst of South Charleston, WV; a daughter, Lori ( Robert ) Filby, of Chicago; a brother Robert ( Carol ) Oberst of Washington; a sister M. Carol Leaver of Washington; and six grandchildren, Ian, Andrew, Trevor, and William Filby, and Zoey, Maxwell Oberst; several nieces and nephews as well as a favorite pet, Abby. Preceding him in death is a brother, Raymond Oberst. Friends of Richard Phillip Oberst, 79, of Washington, who died Saturday, December 19, 2010, will be received on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at 11:00 AM, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Full Military Honors graveside by Edwin Scott Linton Post # 175 of the American Legion.