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L. Vaughn Hixenbaugh

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L. Vaughn Hixenbaugh, 75, of Avella, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Washington Hospital, following complications after heart surgery a few days before in Wheeling, W.Va.

He was born October 17, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, a son of L.Vaughn and Mary Elizabeth Gromo Hixenbaugh.

Mr. Hixenbaugh was a member of Claysville United Presbyterian Church.

He graduated from Claysville High School, Waynesburg College and California University.

For 30 years, he was a teacher in McGuffey School District. He also worked at Annealing Box Co. and for Sears, Roebuck and Co. Along with his wife, he operated a Shaklee Nutrition business from their home for 30 years.

Mr. Hixenbaugh was formerly a Mason, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and took several mission trips for the benefit of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

His hobby was working. He loved time with his grandchildren, and he was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fifty-four years ago, he married Kathryn E. Closser, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Linda K. (William) McBride of Claysville; two sons, Michael A. (Sheri) Hixenbaugh of Avella and Vaughn A. (Vicki) Hixenbaugh of Washington; six grandchildren, Courtney and Dylan, and Kenna and Owen Hixenbaugh, and Benjamin and Hannah McBride; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, William Hixenbaugh, and a sister, Jean Gibson.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Hummell & Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, where funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, May 4, with the Rev. Jerome Creach officiating. Interment will follow in Claysville Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mr. Hixenbaugh’s church, Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne Street, Claysville, PA 15323. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hummellandjones.com.

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