William J. Jenko

1922 - 2016

William J. Jenko obituary, 1922-2016, Export, PA

BORN

1922

DIED

2016

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Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home

5701 Lincoln Avenue

Export, Pennsylvania

William Jenko Obituary

William J. "Bill" Jenko, 93, a lifelong resident of Export, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born Dec. 4, 1922, in Export, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Jeriniovich) Jenko. Bill was a retired quality control inspector for Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and the former Westinghouse Electric Co., East Pittsburgh. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and a member of the Export American Legion Post 858. Bill was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Export, where he attended Mass his entire life and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Manordale Valley Council 4226. He was passionate about his deep faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and fellow parishioners. Bill will be remembered as a good, kind, compassionate and dedicated family man who enjoyed rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Josephine (Bill) Kratofil, Helen (Joe) Valencic, Tillie (John) Georgvich, Walter (Marguerite) Jenko and Ralph (Marge) Jenko. Surviving are his beloved wife, Elizabeth "Betty" (Jurkiewicz) Jenko; and his loving daughter, Joy JenkoMerusi and her husband, Ken Merusi, of Ligonier; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the WOLFE-VON GEIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, 724-327-1400. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary Church. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Export, with military honors accorded by the Greensburg VFW Post 33 Honor Guard.
The family suggests memorial contributions in Mr. Jenko's name to St. Mary Church, 5900 Kennedy Ave., Export, PA 15632. For directions, online condolences or to send flowers, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com.

Published by Tribune Review from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2016.
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Joy and Ken
So sorry for your loss. I remember getting to work with him at the first StandDown on our kitchen patrol. He was every bit the enthusiastic veteran this picture shows in how hard he worked that day. I know you will miss him and cherish your memories, Joy, and I am sure part of him comes shining out in you from time to time.
Tracy

August 23, 2016

Joy & Ken, you are in our thoughts and prayers - we are so sorry for loss. Love your friends, Price, Deborah & Jovonne

Deborah Robinson

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August 22, 2016

Joy,

Please accept our most sincere condolences. It was our honor to meet your Dad at the WWII Monument dedication. One more of the greatest generation is gone and we are the less for it.

Bill and Barbara Cammarata

August 17, 2016

Joy,

Al and I were so sorry to read that your father passed on. Even though we met only the one time, his good outlook and cheerful enjoyment was obvious. He will be missed by all. We liked him.

We will plan to see you Thursday at the funeral mass. If there is anything we can bring or do from here, please don't hesitate to ask.

Al and Connie Pilz

Connie pilz

August 16, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Joy. I'll keep you and your mom in my thoughts.
You are a great living tribute to your parents.

John Lease

August 16, 2016

Dear Joy and Family:

May happy memories of your dad help you deal with this sad time.

Deepest Sympathy on the loss of a member of the "Greatest Generation."

Kathy and Mike Prentiss

August 16, 2016

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Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home

5701 Lincoln Avenue, Export, PA 15632

Aug

17

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home

5701 Lincoln Avenue, Export, PA 15632

Aug

18

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

5900 Kennedy Ave., Export, PA

Aug

18

Interment

Grandview Cemetery

Export, PA

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5701 Lincoln Avenue, Export, PA 15632

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