John E. Janosko, 255 S. Myers Ave., Sharon, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday evening (4-27-10) following a brief illness. He was 82.
Mr. Janosko was born Jan. 25, 1927 in Dixonville, PA a son of the late Adam and Anna Senchisin Janosko.
He moved to Farrell as a child and was a 1945 alumnus of Farrell High School.
Following his graduation, he served in the European Theater with the US Army during WW II.
John retired in 1992 as a store room truck driver from Sharon Steel Corporation's former Farrell plant where he was employed for 45 years.
He was an active member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post # 299, Sharon.
Earlier in his life, John and his family enjoyed spending time and camping at their cottage at Geneva on the Lake (Ohio) and Bayshore on the Lake at Pymatuning; and camping in Niagara Falls, Florida and the Allegheny National Forest.
Surviving are: his wife of 60 years, the former Laura Knowles, whom he married February 11, 1950 in the former St. Joseph Church, Sharon; five sons, Jack Janosko and his wife Lisa, Transfer; Paul Janosko and his wife Sue, Pittsburgh; Michael Janosko and his wife Angela, Harrisburg; Robert Janosko and his wife Diane, Sharon; and Thomas Janosko and his wife Stacey, New Market, MD; nine grandchildren, Elane, Lesley, Lisa, Lori, Michael, Maria, Matthew, Jennifer and Becky; a great granddaughter, Alexandra; a sister, Irene Bresky and her husband Rich, Hubbard, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Rosemarie Janosko, Hermitage; a brother-in-law, Joe Astone, also Hermitage; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Astone and a brother, Edward Janosko.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Calling hours will be from 6-9 p.m. today (4-29-10) and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday (4-30-10) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Friends may email condolences by visiting our web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday (4-30-10) in St. Joseph Church, Sharon, with Rev. Glenn R. Whitman, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage, with military honors rendered by the Sharon Honor Guard.