Clem Rusilko Jr.
Clem Rusilko Jr., 84, of Ellsworth, passed away Saturday morning, May 1, 2021, in his home.
He was born September 14, 1936, in Ellsworth, a son of the late Klem Rusilko Sr. and Dorothy Bizick Rusilko.
After graduating in 1955 from Ellsworth High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Glennon.
Mr. Rusilko worked at Mine 51 in Ellsworth for Bethlehem Mines.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Sebetich Rusilko; children Robin Jean Rose (Dave) of Hawaii, Robert T. Rusilko of Ellsworth, Richard C. Rusilko of Aliquippa, and James B. Rusilko of Ellsworth; grandchildren Jessica Abbodonza, Natasha, Sarah and Erik Rusilko; siblings Dolores Parker of Camp Hill and Paul Rusilko of Clearwater, Fla.; and daughter-in-law Ramona Rusilko of New Mexico.
Deceased are his sons, Christopher Keith Rusilko and wife Karen Rusilko, and David Rusilko and granddaughter Xiomara Saenz-Rusilko.
Friends are welcome to attend Mr. Rusilko’s graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, at the Beallsville Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 165 of Bentleyville and the U.S. Navy.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or www.stjude.com/donate; or Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
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Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.