Obituary of Louis E. Zaucha Jr.

Louis E. Zaucha Jr., 77, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Thursday May 8, 2025 at Independence Frick Hospital.  Mr. Zaucha was born January 17, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant to the late Louis E. and Grace Shaw Zaucha Sr.

Lou was a graduate of Hurst High School class of 1965 and Robert Morris University.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart.  Lou was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, and the church Golf League.  Lou was also a member of the American Legion Post 446 and VFW Post 3368 both of Mt. Pleasant. 

Lou is survived by his loving family, his wife of 37 years Bertie Wilson Zaucha; his children, Chad Zaucha (Ashlee), and Keri Bentley (Drew); his grandchildren, Reese, Brecke, Ryker, Beaux, and Wyatt; and by his stepson, Jeff Lasich (Erin).

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Lou on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 224 Summit St., Mt. Pleasant.  Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 446 and VFW Post 3368 both of Mt. Pleasant.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to be made to St. Pius X Church in memory of Louis E. Zaucha Jr.  All arrangements have been entrusted to Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc., Mt. Pleasant.  To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com