Obituaries
March 13, 2019

John Dziama – Bentleyville

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John Dziama, 89, of Bentleyville, died Monday, March 8, 2019, in the Donnell House Hospice Center, Washington. Born March 4, 1930, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of John F. and Helen Klimkos Dziama. John worked as a pipe fitter for the former LTV Steel until his retirement. He was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Reed Dziama; a son in Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Helen DeRosa of Monongahela; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Marian Bonnell Dziama, who died May 28, 1993; and two sisters, Betty Reo and Harriet Sikora. A private funeral service was held Wednesday, March 13, 2019, with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Interment was held in Maple Creek Cemetery, Fallowfield Township. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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