Obituaries
August 10, 2022

John E. Seman – Coal Center

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John E. Seman, 81, of Coal Center, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at Baldwin Health Center. Born in Perryopolis on Jan. 11, 1941, he was the son of John and Irene Toth Seman. John was a member of Howe Methodist Church Long Branch and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Allenport. He was an Army veteran, serving from 1961 to 1964 in Worms, Germany. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hatalowich Seman, children; Kim Molnar of Perryopolis, John E. Seman II of St. Louis, Gregory G. Seman of Belle Vernon, Mark E. Seman of Coal Center, Scott E. (Terri) Seman of New Salem and Karey Backos of Wickhaven; his sister, Pam Giocondi of South Carolina; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his brother, Rodney Seman; grandson, Joshua Seman; great-granddaughter, Ayla Seman; and son-in-law Walter “Fe” Molnar. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Howe Methodist Church with Pastor Gary Gregg officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., Roscoe. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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