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Paul Semanco Obituary
Born in Pottsville, July 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Manura Semanco.
He graduated from Saint Clair High School in 1958 then joined the Marine Corps, serving 7 years.
Paul worked as a machine operator for multiple companies and in various other positions throughout his career before retiring.
He was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Saint Clair, where he was past parish president, trustee and a member of the Citizens Club. He was also a member of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) where he served as governor of the Central PA District for multiple terms. He was a life member of the Department of PA Marine Corps League, Coal Cracker Detachment, serving as PA state commandant from 1997–99.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jean Torick Semanco; two sons, Gregory Semanco and his wife, Jennifer, Auburn, and Michael Semanco and his wife, Melissa Ray, Valrico, Fla.; daughter, Denise Spayd and her husband, Jody, Saint Clair; a brother, Joseph Semanco and his wife, Ann Marie, Georgetown, Del.; and five grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary, Joshua, Caroline and Grant Semanco.
Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, 110 N. Second St., Saint Clair, PA 17970. Further services will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 109 N. Nichols St., Saint Clair. The Rev. Jeff Zias will be officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael's Memorial Fund, 110 N Morris St., Saint Clair, PA 17970, or Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund, c/o Jeff Butch, 104 Winding Hill Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. Burial with military honors will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, East Norwegian Township. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Saint Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.brucethartfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol Katchur Gombar
July 30, 2020
Memory Eternal!
August 13, 2018
You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
August 7, 2018
Jean - So very sorry for your loss. Paul was a great, dedicated man & we are certainly glad he was a part of our lives. - Missy and Troy Dando
Richard Panko
August 7, 2018
Jean & Family, my sincere condolences to your family on the passing of Paul. He once told me that Heaven's gate is guarded by Marines. Paul is now reporting for duty.
Dave Richards
August 7, 2018
On behalf of myself and Pocono Raceway Fire-Rescue, we offer our condolences to the Semanco family. May He Rest in Peace.
Carol Katchur
August 6, 2018
Memory Eternal!
Joe & Amelia Holden
August 6, 2018
Jean & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Paul's Passing. I graduated with Paul in 1958 from St. Clair H. S. and have many fond memories from our School Days as well as the many Class Reunions we have had. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Joe & Amelia Holden
Barbara Wysincavage
August 6, 2018
Jean and family...my sincere condolences to the entire family. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Sondra Metzger
August 6, 2018
"If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines."
Another Marine reported for duty. Semper Fidelis, Paul. Thank you for your service both in the Corps and out, and thank you for being there when my father passed.
mary wade
August 6, 2018
Family of Paul,
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Marsha the Mailmam
August 6, 2018
Mrs. Semanco and Family I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember how proud Mr. Semanco was to be a Russian Orthodox and the discussions we had on the subject. May our Lord and Saviour bring you peace and comfort
Sarah Devine
August 6, 2018
Mrs Semanco and family please accept my sincere sympathies in your loss Paul was a special friend who is gone way too soon. I have special memories of how hard we worked to make the first Veterans trip to D.C. a success. Good memories I will cherish. To a special Marine from Army friend rest in peace Paul.
michelle mistishen
August 6, 2018
rest easy paul the angels are there to greet you...
CAROL KALINICH
August 6, 2018
Mrs. Semanco and family. Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your husband and father and grandfather. Although I had just one night to meet you and your daughter I know there was a lot of love between all of you. I am so very sorry.
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