Frank Delano Halechko – Monongahela,
Frank Delano Halechko, 87, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in his home. He was born April 19, 1934, in Ella Hollow, the youngest of five children, to the late Frank and Esther J. Hines Halechko. Frank began his career at U.S. Steel Clairton Works, where he was employed for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a reliable plumber to many in the community. After retirement, he worked for Action Housing of Washington County and then at the Riverview Golf Course in Bunola. Frank had a passion for golf and even when he wasn’t working at Riverview, he was there playing a game of golf and was proud to be a member of their Hole in One Club. Frank was a long time member of First Christian Church in Monongahela, where he served as a deacon and trustee. He was also a member of the Lions Club and the Ginger Hill Grange. Frank enjoyed many pastimes including hunting, trap shooting and cards. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Neidermeyer Halechko,with whom he celebrated 21 years of marriage on Dec.10, 2020; son, Drew Halechko and son-in-law Paul Jon Lazorcak of Whitehall; two sisters, Alma Fetch of Monongahela and Gerry Matesich of Clearwater, Fla.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cowan of Monongahela; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Lou Ashcraft Halechko, who died in 1978; son, David Scott Halechko, who died in infancy; and two sisters, Martha Beck and Thelma Stulock. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021 at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 West Main St., Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2021 with the Rev. Janet Scott-Mace officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 630 Chess St., Monongahela, PA 15063; or to the Salvation Army Mon Valley Citadel, 308 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen, PA 15062. In order to provide a safe environment for all, we are asking that masks be worn inside of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
