Obituaries
July 4, 2023

John Joseph Sava Jr. – Belle Vernon

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John Joseph Sava Jr., 66, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home. Born March 11, 1957, in North Charleroi, Pa., he was the son of the late John J. “Bunny” and Stella Kulas Sava. A resident of Belle Vernon for most of his life, John was a retired warehouseman from Supervalu Inc., for 25 years and later retired from Trumbull Industries in 2021 after 12 years of service. Joh also enjoyed his cars and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Karen Motycki Sava, to whom he would have been married 43 years in August; son Jon Eric Sava and wife Jenifer Tomko of North Versailles; daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Luke Pelczar of Fallowfield Township; and three grandchildren, Waylon Pelczar, Cody Tomko and Seth Tomko Funeral services will be private for the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon 724-929-6183. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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