Michael Rubosky, 88, of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township), died Saturday, December 19, 2009 in his home, surrounded by his children.   Born in Duquesne on July 18, 1921, he was the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Pokol) Rubosky.

Mike was a retired History and English teacher from Springdale High School.  He loved literature, was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to classical music, loved nature and was also an avid gardener.  He was Lutheran by faith and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He is survived by his 2 sons, Michael A. (Terri A.) Rubosky of Rostraver Township and Charles D. (Donna) Rubosky of Spokane, WA; 6 daughters, Vida L. Rubosky George of Pittsburgh, Lisa C. (Thomas) Wright of Somerset, Stephanie L. Rubosky of Dodge City, KS, Elizabeth K. (Paul) Nazarovitch of Monessen, Irene S. Rubosky of Rostraver Township and K. Alexis (Patrick) Conners of Rostraver Township; 9 grandchildren, Lindsay Russell, Melissa Rubosky, Dawn Rubosky, Erin Polites, Haley Rubosky, Brighton Cavaliere, Kasey Rubosky, Patrick Conners and Dak Calkins; great grandson, Liam Russell; brother, Albert (Georgia) Rubosky of OH; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine A. Rubosky on September 20, 1997; and 2 sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Peitz and Irene Pillette.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with his daughter, Lisa C. Wright, officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Newton Cemetery.

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