Eugene S. Ackerman

It is with great sadness, the family of Eugene Scott Ackerman, 86, announces his passing on Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.  Born August 3, 1938, in Leetsdale, he was the son of the late Frederick and Emma Ackerman.

After graduating from Leetsdale High School he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for six years being stationed in Wyoming, Illinois, Korea and finally at the Pentagon.

Following his service in the Air Force, Eugene had a lengthy career in the Transportation industry as a Rate Clerk, Shipping Manager and Logistics Specialist. Following his retirement, he enjoyed driving an airport shuttle and meeting many interesting passengers.

Eugene’s hobbies and interests included bowling and breakfast with friends, golfing with his granddaughter Maryann, lunch with his grandson Christian, fishing and hunting with his son Lee and grandson George, and special visits with Emma.  He also enjoyed traveling having made several trips to Alaska and numerous trips to the American West. Constantly on the go, he found a reason to be out every day.

Gene is survived by his son, Lee (Teri) Ackerman of Slippery Rock; daughter, Leslie VanDyke of Baden; son-in-law, Kenneth VanDyke of Baden; Step-daughter, Denise (Joe) Baldwin of Jerome; six grandchildren, who were the light of his life;  Christian VanDyke, George Ackerman, Emma Van Dyke, Maryann Ackerman, Keith Baldwin and Kasia Baldwin; and one step-grandson, Travis (Lexy) Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irene, with whom he shared a wonderful 16 years with, siblings and their spouses: George A. Ackerman, Francis (Harold) Jones, Eleanor (Emil) Cook and Frederick A. (Mercedes) Ackerman Jr. and nephews David Jones and Brian Cook.

Visitation will take place on Friday from 4-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Thomas Moog officiating.  Interment will take place at a later day in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the amazing staff at Heritage Valley Beaver CCU for their kind and compassionate care. 

Though the family will miss him dearly, they find comfort in knowing Gene has been reunited with his beloved wife, Irene. 

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