Jan 25, 2014

Loving husband, father and grandfather

Arthur Richard Taylor, 77, of Canonsburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, January 18, 2014, after a brief illness, while away for work in Madera, Calif.

He was born July 24, 1936, at home in Canonsburg, to Helen and Howard Taylor. He was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and attended Waynesburg College, before entering the U.S. Army, where he played on the football team.

On July 1, 1960, he married the former Donna Jean Hageter.

Mr. Taylor was employed by Henry F. Teichmann Inc., as a senior process designer, for 45 years this July. He traveled worldwide and enjoyed his work.

He was a longtime member of the Canonsburg Fire Department, where he was past president, chaplain and served on numerous committees. At the time of his death, he served on the Canonsburg Sewage Department Committee. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion, and a member of Bible Chapel Church.

Mr. Taylor loved the Lord foremost and spending time with the love of his life, his wife. He embraced his family and family activities. He cherished fishing with his sons and grandchildren at his refuge, his cabin. He adored his daughters and he took delight in his dogs, Gideon and Peek-A-Boo.

Surviving, in addition to his beloved wife, Donna, are two daughters, Helen Taylor of Ellwood City and Heidi Taylor of Canonsburg; three sons, Aaron Taylor of Strabane, Adam Taylor (Karla) of Washington and Ashley Taylor of Canonsburg; six grandchildren, Emily, Christopher, Richard, Nathaniel, Emma and Ethan; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are by Beinhauers. Friends and family are welcome from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A celebration of Mr. Taylor’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, in South Hills Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. Everyone meet at the church. Interment will be private. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.