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Francis Pineno Obituary
Francis Louis "Frank" Pineno, 82, Selinsgrove, unexpectedly departed this life due to post-operative complications on October 22, 2009, while a patient in Sunbury Community Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1927, in the family home in Wyoming, a son of the late Phillip and Josephine Mullay Pineno. Frank's passing breaks a marital union of 58 years preceded by a five-year courtship with Mariam Ruth Davis, of Old Nelson, Pa., a musician/classmate whom he met on her 18th birthday. The couple wed on June 24, 1951, in Nelson, Pa. Survivors, every one his pride-and-joy, are Jonathan Phillip Pineno and wife, Evelyn Anne Bachelder-Pineno; Elizabeth Gayl Pineno-Barron and husband, David; Michael Davis Pineno and wife, Sherry; Martha Louise Pineno-Hess and husband, Todd; grandchildren Jeffery M. Barron and wife, Nicole; Christopher A. Barron; Laura E. Barron; Stephanie M. Pineno and partner Robert Verosky; and Phillip A. Pineno; great-grandchildren Caleb J. Verosky and Sienna G. Verosky; step-grandchildren Stephen, Philip and Carolyn Coccorese; Amanda L. Martin and husband, Boyd; and step-great-granddaughters Sarah, Autumn, Rachel, Bethany and Madelyn Martin; sister Particia Musloski and husband, Victor; an aunt and an uncle; as well as numerous beloved first cousins. Frank graduated from the Wyoming Memorial High School in 1945. His 1949 undergraduate music degree at Mansfield State Teachers College followed on the heels of a stint in the U.S. Navy and an honorable discharge. His Master of Music in Education degree was awarded at Penn State University in 1953 and he never stopped learning his musical craft. Pineno served on the Corontowan yearbook staff and joined the Phi Mu Alpha professional music fraternity. Other current memberships include the Sunbury City Band, American Legion Post, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Francis Pineno began his music teaching career in 1949 at the Hamlin Township, McKean County, school district, where he served four years as vocal instructor grades 1-12 and as band instructor. He moved to Selinsgrove in 1953 where he taught instrumental music lessons and band grades 4-12. Scores of his students excelled at PMEA District 8, Regional, State and All-Eastern Band festivals, many of whom went on to pursue music education degrees and performance careers. In 1963, Pineno received a prestigious John Hay Fellowship in Humanities, a six-week study at Williams College in Massachusetts. He continued his bass violin playing from his own high school group through the Esquires Jazz band at Mansfield and for many years with the local dance combo The 4 Notes. He was accepted into the Band Masters Association, provided leadership as vice president and president of District 8 PMEA and the PMEA executive committee. He was Rotary Club "Man of The Year," 40 years as founder and director of the Selinsgrove Area Adult Band before joining the lower brass section as a player, High School Pa. Citation of Excellence winner for District 8 in 1990. Frank volunteer-taught Selinsgrove Area Middle School instrumentalists for several years after retirement until the current school year. He was an avid reader, performer, traveler and devoted family man. One Hand-One Heart was the couple's mantra appearing as their e-mail signature and etched in their memorial stone. The loss of this gentleman will be felt far and wide. Friends and family may visit Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 2 to 4 p.m. at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High Street, Selinsgrove, where the service will be held at 4 p.m. with Deanna Finch officiating. Interment will follow in Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam. Family will provide flowers. Contributions in Frank's memory may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Pineno
Jim Benner
December 18, 2020
Even in this awful year of 2020, Frank Pineno stands tall and lives on like the classics that he orchestrated us to play. Only over time can we look back and know his genius and contributions to our lives. I love the picture displayed here. It's worth a1000 words many time over.
Susan Rising Erdman
November 20, 2009
It is an honor to remember Mr. Pineno. My best times and friends at Selinsgrove High School were band and band members. He taught us to work, play, and, yes, march together. Uncle Frank was an example of kindness, possibilities, and excellence in all things worth doing. My thanks to his family for sharing him with all of us and the community; and I am grateful for the gift of music in my life and his teaching me to value and love it.
Cindy Hoffmann Smith SAHS Band '77-'81
November 3, 2009
I cannot tell you how sad I am to hear about Uncle Frank's passing. Uncle Frank was a great man. He taught us how play our instruments and to be disciplined as band members but more importantly he taught us to be decent human beings. He loved us and we loved him, too. All of my fond memories of high school are of the band, football games, parades, concerts, jazz band, bus rides and of course, band trips. There was no one like him. He will always be remembered fondly by my siblings and me. Thank you dear Pineno Family for sharing Uncle Frank with us. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. God speed, Uncle Frank!
Lori Derk (Frymoyer)
October 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pineno family. My father and I were both former students of Mr. Pineno. My dad a 1965 graduate and myself a 1989 grad. He was a memoriable part of my high school career and I will always remember his love and entheusiam for music. He taught me to love music and I hope to instill that same enjoyment in my boys. He was an inspiration to so many people he will be missed.
October 27, 2009
Thank you to all the kind people that have sent messages to our family. We were proud of our father and will miss him tremendously. Knowing how many admired him as we did is a comfort. We all had him as a teacher and were glad of it ---but as our dad---he was the best. Thanks to the many students who let him know how important he was in their lives---while he was living. Beth (Pineno) Barron
Audra (Beaver) Pearson
October 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pineno family. Mr. Pineno was not only a wonderful teacher but a wonderful human being. He has touched so many lives and his presence on this earth will be greatly missed. I am a vocal music teacher in Columbus OH and proud to say I learned many of my instrumental abilities from Mr. Pineno. I tell my students all the time that being involved in musical groups will create life-long memories and that is exactly what Mr. Pineno did for me. His spirit will never be forgotten.
Mary Wagner
October 26, 2009
My sincere condolences to the entire Pineno family for your tremendous loss. Mr. Pineno was undoubtedly my most memorable and favorite teacher. Such an important person in my life! And although I owe my life-long knowledge and appreciation of music to him, I also learned countless other life lessons through his leadership, his dedication, and patience.
October 26, 2009
My husband and I were both students of Mr. Pineno. From the first day I met Mr. Pineno, he inspired me to not only play an instrument but to be the best person I could be. He gave me opportunities that I never would have had otherwise. I am so happy that my husband and youngest son were able to play for him and with him in the Sunbury City Band and Selinsgrove Adult band. My heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children. Thanks for sharing him with all of us. Marilyn, Barry and Jake Newman, Hummels Wharf, PA
Bridget Finn
October 26, 2009
Prayers for my favorite band teacher in high school. You taught me to play the coronet and read music... even though I was probably pretty BAD at it! God speed your new journey.
Bridget Finn, Selinsgrove Class of 1970
Candy (Marshall) Evans, Class of '79
October 26, 2009
My thoughts go our to you & your family as you celebrate the life of "Mr. P." Too many fond memories to list here -- made obvious by so many wonderful comments already shared. To say Mr. P. was a positive role model is an understatement! He taught, inspired, encouraged and led by example. Yes, we learned a LOT about music, but we truly learned more about being decent human beings and living a good life.
Sally Neubauer
October 26, 2009
Please accept my condolences. Mr. Penino was a kind and gentle man. I will always remember him as the one teacher who gave me the self esteem and will power to better myself. We didn't just play the songs. We learned about the composers and different types of music. It was the best part of high school and I am so proud to have been a part of it.
Sally Snyder Neubauer, class of 1960
October 25, 2009
When I think of Mr. Pineno I think of a gentleman, a truly dedicated teacher, an inspiring human being, and a person who this world could use many, many more of just like him! Mr. Pineno was such a positive role model on so many levels. As a teacher, he inspired, as a human being he modeled kindness, grace, compassion, and dedication to excellence, and as a family man he showed such loyalty and love! Mr. Pineno will be sorely missed by all of us so blessed to have known him. He was truly a gentle giant!!
Lynn Longenberger Fiedler Class of 1975
Jeff Kahley, class of 83
October 25, 2009
Pineno Family,
Please accept my sympathy in your loss. Like so many have already expressed, I too have fond memories of my days with the SAHS band program. Frank had a way of bringing out the best in his students and certainly fostered my love for music. Even though I didn't pursue a career in music, I spent the past 20 years teaching many high school marching band programs and conitue as an adjudicator. His days at SAHS have influenced the lives of many and he will be missed!
Lee J. Spigelmyer, '87
October 25, 2009
Dear Mrs. Pineno and family:
Mr. P. will forever be a part of my family's history as he taught three of us how to play our instruments. He was always very encouraging, devoted, and tireless. I have the fondest memories of him, including the friendly battles between band members to sit behind him at football games because his pipe tobacco had the most wonderful aroma. The music of the Susquehanna Valley will forever be a bit flat, now that he is gone. He will be missed by countless many.
brunon kryger
October 24, 2009
So sad to hear about the passing of your dad. My family and I wish to extend our condolences to you, my dear friend Jon, and your mom and your entire family. May God bless you during this most difficult time and give you strenghth knowing your father was a great man.
Brunon, Suyan, Joan and Adam Kryger and Tina.
Kathy Lessman
October 24, 2009
For those of us who had the privilege of learning and working with Mr. Pineno we say Thank You to the entire family for sharing him with all of us. He was a great man and has had a huge impact on my life and so many others. Was there really something more to high school besides band? It was the biggest part of high school for me and allowed me to continue enjoying and sharing music with others. The town of Selinsgrove and the school district should be proud to have the name of Mr. Francis L. Pineno be a part of it's history. I know that he has a group of Angels up above playing the John Philip Sousa March right now. God bless the family. Mr. P. I love you and will miss you forever.
Joe Sabol, '76
October 24, 2009
Mr. Pineno was the person who inspired me to follow music as my life long career and as my life long passion. I, along with the hundreds of people he influenced throughout his long life, will remember him fondly. The musical community has lost a truly great one. Frank will never be forgotten.
October 24, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Pineno. "Uncle Frank" was a true inspiration to me and helped reinforce the meaning of hard work and focused diligence. I remember very clearly the pipe smoke and bull horn. My families prayers are with the Pineno family and God Bless Mr.Pineno ~ Jeff Girton SAHS 1982 Trumpet~Harrodsburg,KY
Julie Mosey-Brooker
October 24, 2009
Most of my best memories from high school revolve around band and Uncle Frank. He demanded excellence, yet did it in a kind and loving way. His devotion to his students, band and his family will always be fondly remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pineno family. He will be greatly missed. Class of 1980.
October 24, 2009
My condolences to your whole family. I didn't take band, though most of my friends and my sister did. Mr. Pineno really lead and taught those students. He made a positive impact that I would have thouht was underestimated if I didn't read these other messages. He was one of the best teachers in that building.
- Class of '91
October 24, 2009
Mrs. Pineno & Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on Frank's passing. I am the drummer with the Four Notes having replaced Froggy after he had to give up playing. You know, its not the duration of one's life that counts, but their donation. Frank gave of himself through the years with family and music being his life. He was a good man and I think of him from time to time when we are on a job. May the Lord help you through each day as you take one day at a time.
Sincerely,
Jim Bolich
Milton, PA
October 24, 2009
We just wanted to say to the Pineno family that we are truly sorry for the sudden passing of Mr.P. My husband and I were both students of his and have many wonderful memories of our time in the SAHS Band. He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the difficult time.
Bob and Kim (George) Fisher, 89'& 87'
Dina Shaffer-Taha
October 24, 2009
I still remember the sweet smell of his black cherry tobacco from his pipe. I loved the way he loved the music he taught us. He was a great inspiration for anyone who wanted to pursue their musical ambitions. You inspired me to come out of my shell. When acne and braces made me feel so ugly, you helped me to see beyond and embrace the music. I will miss you and will carry the memories of band days in my heart forever.
Anne Carter
October 24, 2009
Mrs Pineno & family,
"Uncle Frank" was one of my favorite teachers! I have so many fond memories of many football games, parades, and band trips with him. One of the funniest memories is when we were practicing our routine for the football game and I got the idea to jump a mud puddle and didn't quite make the other side and ended up in the mud. I will never forget Uncle Frank's reaction or the look on his face!! He touched my life in so many ways and will be greatly missed. Uncle Frank's passing truly is the end to a legacy! I will miss him greatly! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ruth Young
October 24, 2009
Dear Pineno family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Mr. Pineno was one of the greatest influences in my life and I have never forgotten the love, patience and guidance he gave to his students. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely, Ruth Bolig Young, Class of 1963
Lindsay Lauver Nonnemacher '94
October 24, 2009
Mr. P- May you rest in peace knowing you are loved, respected and admired for the lives that you touched and the impact you made. Selinsgrove will always play a sweeter tune because of you.
Teresa Klingler
October 24, 2009
Mr. P's patients and guidance touched all of our teenage lives in ways he probably didn't realize. My fondest memories are of his laughter. I will keep the Pineno family in my prayers and I thank you for sharing Mr.P with us.
October 24, 2009
Mister Pineno was a favorite teacher for many of us. How sad we are to learn of his passing. Football games were the greatest fun for the band gang and from what I see, the class of '77 wasn't alone in that belief. He made us work, but we loved it. Mr. P, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.-- Jeff & Amy(Hoffmann)Ritter
Lisa Hartley Feltman
October 23, 2009
Words alone cannot express my sadness at the loss of Mr. Pineno. He began to instill a love of instrumental music in me when I was in the fourth grade, and he taught me to play the french horn when the instrument was bigger than I! From those inauspicious beginnings, Mr. Pineno taught me and coached me and expected me to give my best, until I performed a high-school-career-capping solo during my senior year. My memories of high school band are my best memories of high school, and a lot of that is due to "Uncle Frank". He taught his students to work as a team, and he helped us to discover the self-discipline to really excel at music, if that is what we wanted. I can still hear his voice through his bullhorn as he tried to keep us in step, and whenever I catch a whiff of pipe tobacco that smells like his, I am instantly transported back to Uncle Frank's office. It is my sincere hope that it will comfort his family to know that he was loved by so many. He lives on in our hearts. Thank you for sharing him with us.
October 23, 2009
Frank was an unbelievable band/music teacher. He was loved & adored by many of his students. Being a family friend made it a bit easier when he scolded me for not practicing my drums. I watched & listened to him play with my dad (Froggy Fritz) in the Four Notes. He will be missed tremendously. Sympathies from the Fritz family to the entire Pineno family.
Richard Rearden
October 23, 2009
Mr. Pineno "Uncle Frank" will be missed from me and my wife cause he was a great band director that I had while I was in high school that gave me a chance even if I was awful playing the instrument that I played and he was a great friend and neighbor.
Our prayers will be with his wife and his family.
Connie Newman-D'Antonio
October 23, 2009
I was a student touched by Mr. Pineno many years ago. He has a place in my heart and my music which has lasted forever! This past year I was so fortunate to receive a CD of a band concert when I attended Selinsgrove Area HS in 1962 - 1967 when I played an oboe solo and my cousin played a piano concerto. The sound of his music will play on alive as ever..... Thank you to the family for sharing him.
October 23, 2009
May God comfort your family... I became 1st Clarinetist in the instrumental music program (Class of '58) under Frank's teaching at Selinsgrove; and became a music educator myself in '62. We would often joke about our July 16th birthdays...
Ruth Yoder DeLong, Tucson, AZ
Tom Sullivan
October 23, 2009
The Selinsgrove High School band times were the best memories I have of high school.Will greatly miss Frank Pineno coming into Lowes and visiting.If I close my eyes,I can still smell his pipe smoke on the band bus returning from the away football games. Class of 75
Charlene Musser Schuster
October 23, 2009
I have thought fondly of "Uncle Frank" over the many years since I was in the band. I remember his persistence and patience in teaching us to make harmonious sounds; it paid off. He was always insistent that Selinsgrove Band sound like a "band" and not a Drum and Bugle Corps, and again, he was successful. Who else but Uncle Frank could pull off trips to New York City with kids of ages from 14 to 18? (Those times in the Piccadilly Hotel were priceless--especially the elevators that stopped 6" above or below the floors!). He didn't lose any of us, and we all came back in one piece.
Even though it's been over 35 years since I was in high school, I would run into him from time to time; he always remembered me (that could be bad or good!), and he always had glowing reports of the successes of his children--he was very proud of all of you. In this time of loss, remember this--he made a profound impact on thousands of young people, instilling in us a love of music, as well as portraying an excellent role model of a loving family man. Each of you has a part of him living in you; nourish it.
Michael Messner
October 23, 2009
What a dear, dear man! "Uncle Frank" was my band director ('64-69) and neighbor. I remember delivering newspapers on 9th street, so often hearing music (often piano) issue from the Pineno household. I can't think of a soul who gave more to the school and the community.
Tina Yerger-Sholter
October 23, 2009
I have many great memories of Mr P. I first had music lessons with him in 5th grade at Jackson Penn. I grew to appreciate his wisdom, patience, and dedication to music and especially all of his students. Even though we complained about marching all around Selinsgrove during class and spending so many summer days praticing routines on the football field he gave us all a reason to be proud of ourselves. Thank you Pineno family for sharing this wonderful man with so many people. SAHS '84
Susan Stephens
October 23, 2009
John and Family--My condolences on the passing of your father. May you find peace in knowing he had a long life. Peace be with you.
Mike Schwartz
October 23, 2009
I will miss Frank a great deal. All the time I spent with him was absolutely a joy.
Jessie Wilcox
October 23, 2009
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Pineno. What a great loss to the music world and to those of us who were in it with him. He will be greatly missed...
Beverly Kay Beaver Frank
October 23, 2009
Mr. Pineno was my band instructor 1953-1958; he made me feel that I could play that oboe and instilled a love of band music in all of us. I am so glad he attended our 50th reunion last year;I shall miss him terribly; God's Blessing to his family.
Stacey Berkheimer
October 23, 2009
What a wonderful person he was. I was in the Selinsgrove High School band from about 1978 to 1981. I didn't fully appreciate Mr. Pineno at the time, but I realize now that he was extraordinarily patient with beginning musicians, and with teenage behavior in general. I think he managed to share his love of music with all of us, even those who were mostly interested in band as a social activity. My sympathy to his family -- you must miss him very much.
Annette Wilson
October 23, 2009
To the Pineno Family,
Mr. Pineno will be greatly missed...he will live forever in our hearts. He touched my life through music, being apart of the SAHS band. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all.
Tina Bailey Harner
October 23, 2009
To the Pineno family,
"Uncle Frank" as most of us so fondly called him. Touched me in his compassion and love for us band students as individuals. He took time out always when we needed someone and he was someone I admired a whole lot as a student and also as an adult. Even after retiring he took time out if he saw you to talk and to see how you were doing. He was a great man and will be missed immensely in Adult band. God bless you in your time of loss.
Jayme Burns Hill
October 23, 2009
Frank Pineno is forever etched in my memory form the late 60's and 70's. I see him now marching up and down the football grid trying to keep us all in allignment... I love him and will miss him.
Sarah Teats-Kutz
October 23, 2009
While having lunch with some high school friends this past summer, Mr. Pineno entered the restaurant just as I had mentioned his name as my favorite teacher from high school. What a delight to be able to speak to him! He asked me if I still play my clarinet. I graduated in 1963 and he remembered! Because of him, I had many opportunities that would not have been available to me otherwise. He was so devoted to his students, getting the best from each of us, making us feel so special--a gift everyone needs and especially as an adolescent. We worked very hard to perform at football games, parades, and concerts. He even worked with us during the summer months! Your loss is great and my heart goes out to his entire family. May your memories sustain you during this most difficult time.
Leslie Berkheimer Wagner
October 23, 2009
To the Pineno Family,
I'm so sad to hear of the passing of "Uncle Frank." My fondest memories of Selinsgrove High School all center around the bands and orchestra that he led with such dedication and affection. He touched so many students' lives and he will be remembered fondly by us all.
Wanda Heimbach
October 23, 2009
To the entire pineno family,
I was very saddened to hear of Mr. P's passing. I was blessed to have him as a music teacher in band. I learned a lot from him and I am thankful for all the good times. It was always a joy to see him and the smile that he always had. I'm so blessed to have known him and to be apart of the SAHS band. I will cherish those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tanna "Burns" Kasperowicz
October 23, 2009
BAND was one of the best courses offered at Selinsgrove High School. And that's because Mr. Pineno made the Selinsgrove Marching Band world famous - or at least we thought we were famous. We made records of our music, performed elaborate marching routines, participated in regional and state events and had a ton of fun. He challenged and changed our lives forever. All the best to the Pineno family.
Krista
October 23, 2009
Mr. Pineno was teh man who introduced me to the violin in 4th grade and I will never forget that!!!! 20 years later, I still remember him and his love for music. My sympathies to the family in the loss of a great man!!!!
October 23, 2009
Mr. Pineno fostered my love for music and playing a musical instrument in elementary school. He cared about each and every one of his students. My heart goes out to all of his family.
Mandi (Kahler) Conigliaro, Class of '94
October 23, 2009
To the entire Pineno family -- love and prayers with all of you. I will never forget your father. His teaching is part of the foundation of my life. I have many good memories of my days in band. My classmates and I probably tried his patience, but he was always supportive of our whole "Band Gang"! ~Vicki Johnson
Cindy Fullmer Stimson
October 23, 2009
To the entire Pineno family,
I was very saddened to learn of Mr. P's passing. I had fortunate blessing of having him as a music teacher during my school years at Selinsgrove Elem, Middle and High School till he retired. He was a very caring man and had a way of making each student feel as special and unique as we were. He always made us strive to be better both in life and in music. I have many fond memories of Mr. P. I find comfort in knowing that he is now an angel among us. May God Bless you all and help you through this time. My heartfelt sympathies to you.
October 23, 2009
I was one of MrP's students at Selinsgrove, in band/orchestra. He was such a kind man who truly cared about all of his students. My sympathies go out to the entire Pineno family. RIP, MrP, you were the best.
~ Holly LaFerrara, SAHS class of 1987, violin (orch) and rifle corps (band)
Roger and Eunice Peters
October 23, 2009
Mr. Pineno meant so much to our son Nathan's musical development. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with you.
Roger and Eunice Peters
October 23, 2009
I was so sorry to read of the passing of Mr. Pineno. A great musician, teacher, and gentlemen, he will be missed. Our thoughts are with the whole family.
Mark, Joanne, Tony, Jennifer and Jessica Hackett
Cindy Scholl
October 23, 2009
Mr P was a wonderful music teacher; as well as a family friend. I grew up listening to Mr P and my grandfather (Froggy Fritz) playing in the "Four Notes" and I will always cherish those memories. My prayers go out to his family.
October 23, 2009
To the entire Pineno Family we want to express heartfelt sympathy!! I graduated from MU in 1947, and Ray in 1949 with Frank. We remember with great fondness listening and dancing to the wonderful music of The Esquires of which Frank was such a great part!! We also had the opportunity to see him each year for several years when he was performing at the Selinsgrove Street Show when we were there as part of the craft show.It was a pleasure to chat with him the and to reminisce about those memorable years at our beloved alma mater!
Frank touched a lot of lives in a most positive way, and will be missed by many , many people!!
In sympathy----Ray and Eleanor(Jones)Kodish
October 23, 2009
Jon and Beth and family,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. I pray God will see you through this terribly painful time.
Steve Novakovich
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