Apr 3, 2018

Kerry Wayne Self, 52, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in his home.

He was born August 6, 1965, in Houston, Texas, a son of Lenard M. (Sharon) Self of Houston and Jayne Minefee (John) Longley of Franklin, Texas.

Mr. Self lived in Canonsburg for the past ten years and was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Muse, where he formerly taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he graduated in 1987, and a master’s of arts degree from the University of Texas in 1996. Mr. Self served with the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He loved flying and was a pilot with Southwest Airlines. He had been a scoutmaster and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Mr. Self loved to travel and enjoyed boating and history.

On February 20, 1993, he married his devoted wife, Lisa Pettko, who survives. In addition to his wife and parents, left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children, Abigail L. and Nicholas J. Self, both of Canonsburg; sister Tracy L. Self of Austin, Texas; and a niece and two nephews.

Friends are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor and Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, April 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday in Holy Rosary Church, 246 Muse Bishop Road, Muse, PA 15350. Full Military Rites will be accorded by the U.S. Air Force and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg Honor Guard. Interment will be held in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. Memorial contributions may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness, 3803 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, or Holy Rosary Catholic Parish.

To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.