Joseph R. Tesznar – Donora
Obituaries
August 29, 2019

Joseph R. Tesznar – Donora

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Joseph R. Tesznar, 61, of Donora, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at Manor Care Health Services in McMurray. He was born Sept. 7, 1957, in North Charleroi, son of the late Joseph Tesznar and the late Helen Tropek Tesznar. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by two brothers, Regis Tesznar and Edward Tesznar. Survivors include his two sisters, Patricia Janus of Ruffs Dale, and Lucille (John) Micenko of Monessen; and a brother, Vincent (Becky) Tesznar of Donora; also several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. A blessing service will be held immediately following visitation at 8 p.m. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

 

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