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Anthony S. Weishner Sr.

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Veteran was expert marksman

Anthony S. Weishner Sr., 93, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, January 4, 2014, in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born March 5, 1920, in Marianna, a son of Joe and Eva Zemaitis Weishner, who emigrated from Lithuania.

Mr. Weishner attended schools in Canonsburg and Bridgeville.

He worked for Pennsylvania Transformer for many years. In 1953, he was appointed constable of Third Ward of Canonsburg, where he served for 40 years.

Mr. Weishner was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater. He was proud to be qualified as an expert marksman with the Thompson submachine gun, .30 caliber rifle and carbine. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and American Defense Ribbon.

He also graduated from the Fire Chiefs Association of Allegheny County Fire School.

Prior to his military service, he served two years with the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Mr. Weishner was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer, with his son, Tony Jr., as his favorite golfing buddy.

Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Guzell of Canonsburg; two sons, Anthony S. Weishner Jr. (Judy) and Mark Weishner, both of Canonsburg; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Deceased are a sister and eight brothers.

Friends will be received to celebrate Mr. Weishner’s life from 10 a.m. to noon, the time of a Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, January 10, in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Muse, with the Rev. George T. DeVille as celebrant. Interment will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. Arrangements are being handled by McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

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