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Larry J. Volk Sr.

1942 - 2021

BORN

1942

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Mason-Gelder Funeral Home, Inc.

201 N. First St.

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Larry Volk Obituary

Larry J. Volk Sr., 78, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Jeannette, a son of the late Ralph and Wilda Buckley Volk. Larry was a graduate of Jeannette High School and Waynesburg University. Prior to retirement, he was a beloved teacher in the Jeannette School District for 37 years. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by siblings; Don Volk, Wilda Volk Bair and Ruth Volk Casale. He is survived by three children, Dawn Volk and Christen Volk, both of Jeannette, and Larry Volk Jr. and his wife, Natalie, of Colorado; two grandchildren, Gavin Holemeyer and Pearl Volk; siblings, Gladys Kurlej, of Murrysville, Phyllis Roscher, of North Huntingdon, James Volk, of Jeannette, and Dorothy Passaro, of Irwin; sister-in-law, Loretta Volk, of Irwin; brother-in-law, Don Bair, of Hempfield Township; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette. Funeral service and entombment will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday and is for family and extended family only. Larry's family asks that you wear a mask in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. To send online condolences, visit www.mason-gelder.com.

Published by Tribune Review on Jun. 6, 2021.
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Oh my. Dawn Kristen, Larry... I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a fantastic teacher. I learned so much from him in HighSchool. He was also such a fun guy. Dawn, I remember our Kennywood days, sleepovers, and all the days and nights in elementary school. Our paths went different ways but always know that thise are some of my favorite momories your a Dad was one of my all time favorite teachers. Loved his Bible Lit class.

Robin (Wolfe)Auckerman

July 6, 2021

We will always remember you for your intelligence and family values!

June 22, 2021

Very sad to hear about Mr. Volk, he was an awesome teacher and person, always was smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deb and Ed Kowalski

Student

June 9, 2021

Rest in peace forever. My teacher, neighbor and most importantly my friend.

Gina

June 8, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tamara

Student

June 8, 2021

Our Deepest Sympathy, I will miss seeing him at the store. Our Hearts and Prayers to all.

Barry & Lisa Tocco

June 6, 2021

Love and prayers,

Ame Caline


Michel Polnareff

June 6, 2021

Rest in Peace Larry.

Gloria Bresnan

Gloria Bresnan

Acquaintance

June 6, 2021

Sincere condolences to Larry's family.

Cindy Burgun Pinkerton

School

June 4, 2021

Mr. Volk was an awesome teacher. I remember when I lost my first dog, and I cried in his class all period. He was kind and compassionate. That was many years ago, but the memory is there.

Sherry Sisti-Smith

Grand Parent

June 4, 2021

I was very saddened when I heard the news about Larry early this morning. In all the years of working with him at Jeannette High School, he was either smiling or saying something funny to get a smile out of another person! Prayers And sympathy to all of the family and have no doubt that Larry will be up in the stars looking down at you and smiling!

Marlene DePretto

Coworker

June 3, 2021

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201 N. First St., Jeannette, PA 15644

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