William C. Stanko
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Purple Heart recipient
William C. Stanko, 92, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013, in Country Meadows of South Hills.
He was born June 26, 1921, in Canonsburg, a son of Wasyl and Julia Stanko.
Mr. Stanko served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient from service during the Battle of the Bulge.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a steel worker for U.S. Steel, retiring in 1976.
His first wife, Tillie Hrycko, died August 1, 1977. He then married Nellie Judish, who died August 2, 2011.
Mr. Stanko was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. He was a founding charter member of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and the Elks BPO Lodge 578, Carlisle.
Surviving are his three sons, William C. Stanko of Canonsburg, Richard F. Stanko of Centreville, Va., and Dennis W. Stanko of Garland, Texas; sister Julia Rock of Washington; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Deceased, in addition to his wives and parents, are four brothers, Nicholas “Chike,” Steve, John and Mike Stanko; and four sisters, Mary McCensky, Helen Horwatt, Ann Addis and Sophie Mandus.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. Friends and family are asked to meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 7, in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, McMurray, for services, followed by entombment. Full military rites will be accorded by the combined honor guards of VFW Post 191 and American Legion Post 902.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director. Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to view and leave condolences.