Peter J. Backner
Peter J. Backner, 73, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side Saturday, September 8, 2018, in Canonsburg Hospital.
He was born January 25, 1945, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Joseph E. and Anna Hritsko Backner.
Mr. Backner lived most of his life in Canonsburg, where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and had attended Canon-McMillan High School. He proudly served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, being awarded the National Defense and Vietnam Service medals, in addition to three Purple Hearts.
Pete had been employed until his retirement as a large finisher with the former McGraw-Edison and Cooper Industries of Canonsburg.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and traveling, and he dearly loved his dogs. He had a passion for auctions and flea markets, in particular 84 Auction and Rogers, Ohio.
Mr. Backner was a member of Lawrence Rod and Gun Club and American Legion Post 902 in Houston and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 in Canonsburg.
On October 31, 1970, he married his devoted wife of 48 years, Beverly Benedict, who survives.
Also left behind to cherish his memory are his two beloved daughters, Melanie (Michael) Dordick of Ambler and Amanda (Corey) Harcha of Canonsburg; a grandson, Tucker Michael Harcha; a sister, Nancy Donnelly of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his sister, Mary Ann Farrie.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where a Catholic blessing service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 19. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with full military rites accorded by the U.S. Army and VFW Post 191 Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330. To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.