Albert L. ‘Leo’ Potisek – North Belle Vernon
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January 22, 2026

Albert L. ‘Leo’ Potisek – North Belle Vernon

NORTH BELLE VERNON Albert L. Potisek “Leo”, 97, of North Belle Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in his home. A son of the late Joseph and Roselyn Kremzar Potisek, he was born in Bent leyville on May 19, 1928. A resident of Belle Ve r n o n since 1975, Albert was a member of the Belle-Fayette Golden Agers, Slovenian National Benefit Society of Yukon No.729, Center on the Hill, and KSKJ Strabane Lodge 153. A United States Army veteran serving in Korea, he was also a member of the former Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and current member of the Charleroi American Legion Post 22. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy Moulds of New Eagle, and Susan and Michael Toporcer of Vestaburg; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Roger and Patricia Fustich of Pittsburgh; nine grandchildren, David (Stephanie) Fustich, Krista (John) Fustich, Jeffrey (Adrian) Fustich, Jennifer (Adolph) Hundertmark, Robbie Fustich, Katie (John Jayo) Fustich, Joshua Fustich

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