Obituaries
June 19, 2019

George S. Spisak – Stockdale

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George S. Spisak, 78, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2019. He leaves his loving wife and best friend of 54 years, Jean “Jeannie” Spisak; son, Steve Spisak; daughter, Dianne Spisak; two grandchildren, Nick and Julie Gaetano; sister, Joyce; sister Rose Wilkinson (Harry); nephew, Mike Wilkinson; niece, Kathy English (Brian); sister-in-law, Stella M. Kroskie; brother-in-law, Kent Miller; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many close friends. Born in North Charleroi, the son of George and Elizabeth Sapko Spisak, he was a lifelong resident of Stockdale. George was employed by Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and retired after 46 years of employment. A member of California Gun Club, Roscoe Sportsman Club, Roscoe Slovak Club, Roscoe American Legion, Allenport Rod and Gun Club, Belle Vernon Russian Club and Belle Vernon Moose. He had a passion for cars and riding his Harley with his wife. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, George Spisak. George was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle and friends to many. He will be deeply missed by all and remain in the hearts of everyone that knew him. Services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Roscoe. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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