Mar 19, 2018

John H. Golna, 86, of Washington, died Monday, March 19, 2018.

He was born July 29, 1931, in Amwell Township, a son of Peter and Mary Maceyko Golna.

Mr. Golna was a proud U.S. Army and Korean War combat veteran.

He was a longtime member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, as well as a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, Washington, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Midway.

For 18 years, Mr. Golna worked for Tygart Valley, then worked for Washington Steel, from where he retired.

He was a longtime Pennsylvania state constable and served as a Democratic committeeman.

Mr. Golna enjoyed his grandchildren and loved the family farm and spending time there.

On May 7, 1955, he married Clemence Wade, who died September 28, 2010.

Surviving are two sons, John G. (Deborah) Golna and Ronald W. (Mary Beth) Golna, both of Washington; two sisters, Veronica Boone of Hanky Farms and Carolyn (Bill) Zoeller of Claysville; four grandchildren, Dr. Derek Golna of Washington, Justin Golna, a seminarian in Rome, Italy, and Meredith Golna and Ronald A. Golna, both of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Deceased are siblings Mary Spanogle, Margie Welsh, William Golna, George Golna and Ann Waugh.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, in St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Avenue, Washington, with Father Dennis Schuelkens as celebrant. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery, with military rites accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.