Jan 4, 2014

Jessop Steel crane operator

Emery Sakerka Jr., 77, of Washington, died Friday, January 3, 2014, in his home.

He was born May 4, 1936, in Washington, a son of the late Emery Sr. and Mary A. Beck Sakerka.

Mr. Sakerka attended Trinity High School and went on to work as a crane operator for Jessop Steel for more than 40 years before retiring.

He was a member of Jessop Club and enjoyed his cars, hunting, bird-watching and mowing grass.

Surviving are two daughters, Lu Ann (Steven) Hickman of Prosperity and Janie (Bill) Curran of Monessen; a brother, Robert (Lois) Sakerka of Florida; a sister, Carol Howard (Ted) Smith of Florida; three grandchildren, Tiffany (Gene) Nicastro, Clinton (Leni) Hickman and Blake Curran; and two great-grandchildren, Sofia and Giavanna Nicastro.

Deceased are two brothers, Paul and Frank Sakerka.

At the request of the family, there will be no visitation and all other services will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.familyremembers.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, and Lawrence K. Donovan, director