Alvin L. “Teed” Bair, 76, of Eldred, PA passed away Monday (Oct. 9, 2023) in the Buffalo General Hospital.

Born April 24, 1947, in Geneva, PA, he was a son of Orville F. and Cecile Bair James.  On June 12, 1965, in Duke Center, PA, he married Hazel M. Williams, who survives. They were married 58 years.

Alvin had been employed with Wayne Paving and Taylor-Armstrong Contracting, Inc., before his retirement.

He was a lifetime resident of the area and a life member of the Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Dept., member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 887, Eldred, and Moose Lodge 460, Port Allegany.

Alvin was an avid camper at the “Pit” and most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Hazel, is a son, Alvin L. (Stacy) Bair, II, of Eldred; two daughters, Theresa L. (Ed) Armstrong and Lisa M. Ostrander both of Eldred; 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, William E. Bair, Sr. of Eldred; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Barbara E. Franklin, Linda L. Ebert; a son-in-law, James Ostrander; a brother-in-law, Charles Ebert; and a sister-in-law, Marie Bair.

Friends will be received Thursday (Oct. 12, 2023) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Max Simms, pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, Gifford, officiating.

Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences can be made to:  Hazel M. Bair, 74 McCrea Brook,  Eldred, PA 16731