John Joseph "Hogan" Stodolsky Sr.

STODOLSKY JOHN JOSEPH "HOGAN" SR.
Age 80 of North Huntingdon died Jan. 30, 2009, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital at Jeannette. Born Mar. 18, 1928 in Yukon, son of the late Kasimere and Louise Nemchek Stodolsky. He was employed for 42 years as an electrician for US Steel of Duquesne, having been an apprentice teacher the last 10 years. John was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of N. Huntingdon and the SNPJ Lodge # 87 in Herminie. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea. After having studied under Segovia in New York, he was a classical guitar teacher at St. Vincent College, Seton Hill and Duquesne University. He enjoyed playing at weddings, and even played for a private Steelers party at Chuck Noll's home. John formed many friendships through playing, including one with Carlos Montoya. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Chester, Vera, Walter, Kusha and Stella. Beloved husband for over 50 years to Pauline Verdun Stodolsky, loving father to John J. (Sally) Stoldolsky Jr of N. Huntingdon, Valerie (James) McGregor of Plum, grandfather to Daniel McGregor and Elly Stodolsky, brother of, Edward Stodolsky of Rixeyville, VA, Albina Pallott of Latrobe. Friends received 2-4 & 6-8PM Mon at the J.F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC. 504 Oak Street Irwin. Parting Prayers will be held 9:30 AM Tues in the funeral home followed by a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, N. Huntingdon.
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