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Joseph Schonbeck Obituary
On Monday, November 2nd, 2009, age 96, of Forest Grove, Robinson Township, PA. Loving husband of Marie A. (Baronyak) Schonbeck for over 72 years. Beloved father of Joseph J. Schonbeck (Diane) and Louise M. (Dennis) Veraldi; brother of the late Hedwig (George) Asbeck; Loving grandfather of Attorney Lisa M. Schonbeck, Joseph R. Schonbeck, Daniel J. Schonbeck, Kate Veraldi and Doctor Kristen L. Veraldi. Joseph (Joe) grew up in McKees Rocks, PA and graduated from Miles Bryan High School in 1933. Joe was very well known in the area for his Accordian solo entertainment as well as his band that at one time was an orchestra of eleven players that included the late Big Jim Hollowood on the Hawaiian Guitar. Joe played for many various charity church and hospital events....especially around the holidays. At one time, Joe played for live program broadcasts on KDKA Radio and in 1937 for the dedication of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh. A retired Allegheny County Tax Assessor, Joe was a member of the Austrian Society, Teutonia Mannrechor and the Masonic Lodge of Crafton, PA. Private visitation and services. Entombment in Coraopolis cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Kennedy Twp., PA, 412-771-4455.
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J. R. Schonbeck
August 30, 2010
Pap was a great man a good father and wonderful grandfather. Wise, a good giver of advice and teacher of all things needed to be a good worker, and to have a good life. Honest, caring, trustworthy, true to his word and fun to talk to. I always think about you Pap, and will never stop.
Your grandson,
November 9, 2009
This is to let you know, by one of the sons of Thomas Lawry (Edward - 92), part owner of the Steel Products Co of McKees Rocks for whom Joe worked for many years, our whole family appreciated that Joe was a fine gentleman and worker. We were quite sorry to hear of your loss.
November 7, 2009
Sorry to hear of the passing of 'Uncle' Joe Schonbeck. Deepest condolences to the family.
(Great) Uncle Joe and (Great) Aunt Marie also threw large family picnics in their wooded backyard for many years. All of us cousins, and relatives remember them very well.
Uncle Joe and other relatives would sing and play instruments at these picnics, giving kazoos to us kids! Our family even had somewhere tape recordings of one of these picnics.
Thanks to Uncle Joe and Aunt Marie for the many good times; we all really appreciated and enjoyed it.
Rita Schaier & Schaier family.
Chris Crytzer
November 6, 2009
I was saddened to hear about Joe. When I moved to Robinson nearly 20 years ago, he was one of the first residents I met while at a Forest Grove Firehall pancake breakfast. Joe even offered his tax accessor assistance. He will be missed.
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November 6, 2009
Our condolences of your loss. God Bless you all. Sincerely
Chuck and Claudia Stierheim
Claudia Kropf Stierheim
Jane and Bob Nixon
November 4, 2009
Joe and Family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Bob Nixon
Angie & Tony Caristo
November 4, 2009
Our very deepest sympathies on your loss.
Tom Kelly
November 4, 2009
My condolences to the entire Schonbeck family. Joe was a great guy
and I really enjoyed his accordion playing. May God bless him and all of you.
Tom Kelly - Retired Alleg. Co. Assessor
Dale Ann Tomalewski
November 4, 2009
Lisa: I was sorry to read of the passing of your grandfather. I am sure you will have many happy memories of your time spent together. He sounds like he was quite the guy.
Dale Ann Tomalewski
Laurel Properties Inc.
November 4, 2009
God bless him.
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