Roy V. Gavert,Jr.

Roy V. Gavert, Jr., 91, of Beaver, passed away with his family at his side, Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Born December 16, 1933 in Turtle Creek, PA, he was a son of the late Roy and Margaret Gavert. Roy graduated from Bucknell University in 1955, afterwards he served in the U.S.Army and married his college sweetheart. He went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Detroit. A resident of Beaver since 1969, he had a long career with Westinghouse Electric, retiring as an Executive Vice President in 1989. Roy was active in the business community, serving as a board member of both Bucknell University and the Michael Baker Corporation. He was a life member of the Duquesne Club, a member of the Sewickley Gun Club and former member of Beaver Valley Country Club and Oakmont Country Club. Roy was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver.

Roy will be greatly missed by his wife of nearly 70 years, Rita Jay Gavert; daughter, Judy (Blaine) Coffey; four grandchildren, Christopher and Patrick Ragazzini; Brittney (Adam) Potts and Alexis (Patrick) Kelley; along with great-grandchildren, James and Luke Potts and Sloane Kelley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathryn Gavert and sister, Jane Duffett.

A memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial at Beaver Cemetery will be private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Roy’s name may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Ave., Beaver, PA 15009.