Ivan P. Babich

Ivan P. Babich, 87 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1935 in Aliquippa, PA the son of the late Ivan and Theresa Babich.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Betty, a brother Nick, and a brother Ernie, and a sister-in-law Anne Babich.
He is survived by his wife Margaret (Jean) Babich; 3 children: Bob Durr, Aliquippa; Kathy & Ray Malena, Amarillo, TX and Ivan Paul & Libby Babich, Aliquippa; and a grandson Jonathan Babich. 
Ivan was a retired school teacher, teaching for more than 40 years with Center Area Schools. He embraced his Croatian heritage through writing, playing and directing Tamburitzan Music and crafting various instruments. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson Jonathan, building Legos and going out to eat.
A private viewing will be held for family only, on Monday August 1, 2022 from 6~8PM in the HUNTSMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES OF ALIQUIPPA.
Private interment will take place in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Hopewell Twp. 
The family would like to thank the staff at Cambridge Point for their care of Ivan.