James Henry Lassinger

James Henry Lassinger, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with his loving family by his side at Forbes Hospice, Monroeville. He was born August 16, 1938 in Natrona Heights to the late Richard and Mary Frances (Aaron) Lassinger. James lived most of his life in Natrona Heights where he was a business owner of the Corner Dairy in Brackenridge, from 1958-1970 and also Jim’s Cleaning business from 1994- present. He also worked for Bob’s Kleen Kare Service, Brackenridge. James enlisted in the US Army, Ft. Gordon 1956-1964 and proudly served his country. On September 28, 1970 he married Christine Louise (Stobert) Lassinger and together they celebrated 55 years. He was a member of the former St. Joseph Church, Natrona, currently Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, Natrona Heights. James enjoyed playing solitaire, gardening, yard work, raking leaves and picking up sticks, woodworking, canning and vacationing with his family at Cook Forest for over 50 years.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Christine L. (Stobert) Lassinger; children Jayne (Robert) Barch, of Springdale, Michael (Denise) Lassinger, of Cheswick, Dorothy Moxie, of Sarver, George Lassinger, of Springdale, Mandy (Christopher) Mushrush, of Mechanicsville, MD, James (Lorie) Lassinger, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, Christine (Dennis) Pallotta, of Pittsburgh and Sarah (James) McLaughlin, of Leonardtown, MD. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and his 4-legged best friend Buddy. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Jane Stobert, brother Richard Lassinger and sister Patricia Penn and great granddaughter Genevieve Doebler.

Visitation 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc, 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where a blessing service will be held on Saturday at 12:30PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to a local animal shelter. VISIT: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com