W3OER 1926 - 2014
W3OER - James C. Haube James C. Haube
Sarver, PA

QCWA # 24486
Chapter 6
First Call: W3OER in 1948       Other Call(s): W3OA

James C. Haube, 88, of Buffalo Twp. and formerly of Natrona Heights passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born November 15, 1926 in Tarentum; son of the late Rene V. and Olive Mae (Charles) Haube. He has lived in Tarentum, Bakerstown and Natrona Heights his entire life. James was a Radio and Broadcast engineer for WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh for 19 years as well as various other stations; he also owned an antique store in Bakerstown for 16 years. He was of the Presbyterian faith and a WWII Veteran serving in the US Army and Merchant Marines. James was a member of various amateur radio clubs and his call sign was W3OER. He was a 1943 graduate of Tarentum High school and attended 3 semesters at Penn State University. James was an amateur radio enthusiast.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Eleanore Irene (Pagnin) Haube; step son, Jean Claude Pascotto, Los Angeles, CA; step grandchildren, Nicole (Edward) Rodriguez and Natalie (Ramon) Tejeda, both of Los Angeles, CA and a step great granddaughter, Gema Tejeda; also surviving is a brother, Stephen (Reta) Haube, Tunnellton, WV. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edmond D. Haube.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Monday at 11AM in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 with Rev. R. Cameron Malcolm, IV, officiating. Family suggests contributions to the charity of one's choice.