Obituaries
July 31, 2023

Willis Korenoski – Glassport

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Willis Korenoski, 95, of Glassport, died July 28, 2023. He is the son of the late John and Anna Korenoski. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Helen Dzurenda Korenoski; children, Mary Ann Ross, Peggy Korenoski, Debbie (Ron) DeMay, Bill (Janice) Korenoski and Patty Korenoski; grandchildren, Kristin (Steve), Justin (Katie), Danielle (John), Chelsea (Nick), Luke (Lexi) and Lexi (Donald); and great-grandchildren, Elliana and Madison. He was preceded in death by siblings John (Rose), Mike (Ann), Mary (Mike), Frances and Pete (Pearl). He was a retired machinist for B&O Railroad for 41 years. Willis was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, a former usher and a member of the American Legion. Friends will be received at WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME in Glassport from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday at St. Michael’s Church with Father Tom Wagner. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue.

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