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Gary Capella Obituary
Born Sept. 16, 1942, in Evans City, he was the son of the late Thomas Capella and Elva Johnston Capella.
Gary earned his bachelor's degree in education from Geneva College.
He taught history for Seneca Valley High School for 35 years.
Gary was a former member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Evans City.
In his free time, he enjoyed golfing and painting. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Sheli (Scott) Grosick and Lisa (Joseph) McCombs, both of Evans City; and his grandchildren, Shayla English, Shaunna Grosick, Shayne Grosick, Payton McCombs, Baylee Chestnut and Kenzie McCombs. He was formerly married to Patricia Schoeffel Capella.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Saundra Mullner, and his brother-in-law, Frederick Mullner.
CAPELLA - A friends and family gathering for Gary T. Capella, who died Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. Monday at Boylan Funeral Home, 116 E. Main St., Evans City.
Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
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Janet Painter (Stragand)
November 1, 2021
One of my favorite people in my life. So sorry to hear about Gary. I would visit once in awhile in Evans City and I tried a couple times to see him at the YMCA in Cranberry Twp. but there was always no time to visit. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Bob Harsh
October 30, 2021
Gary was a colleague at Seneca Valley High School for almost three decades. I remember Gary as positive and kind-hearted. He was loved by his students and held in high esteem by fellow teachers. It was my honor to know Gary.
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