John M. Bedner – Donora
John M. Bedner, 91, of Donora, died Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born in Donora on June 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Michael P. and Mary V. Kopanic Bednar. John was a graduate of Donora High School and was retired from the Irvin Works of U.S. Steel. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Donora and was active in the Rosary Society and the First Friday Adoration. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, but what was most important to John was his FAMILY. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna Marie Rudinec Bedner; children, John (Kim) Bedner of Charleroi, Dr. Joann (Scott) Strain of Castle Shannon and Dr. Eugene (Tina) Bedner of Eighty Four; grandchildren, Scott (Christina) Strain of Partlow, Va., Michael (Amanda) Bedner of Washington and Alexandra Bedner and Gabrielle Bedner, both of Eighty Four; great-granddaughters, Aria Strain and Adelynn Bedner; and siblings, Raymond Bedner of Donora, Marcella (John) Hynok of Donora and Thomas (Regina) Bednar of Monessen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Bednar. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a blessing service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Donora, with the Rev. Kevin Dominik presiding. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery. Everyone attending the visitation and services must wear a mask and practice social distancing.
