Richard F. Janesko

1943 - 2024

Richard F. Janesko, 81, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Walden's View Senior Living, Irwin. He was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Michael S. and Veronica M. (Sosko) Janesko. He was a graduate of East Huntingdon High School, class of 1961, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Prior to retirement, he worked at Gatling Auto Parts in Latrobe and Greensburg and previously at Volkswagen and Sony in New Stanton. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Marguerite. Richard was dedicated to his family, was his grandkids biggest fan, and, along with his wife, created woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine T. (Rozinsky) Janesko. He is survived by his daughters, Kristen Farabaugh (Jeremy) and Keri Feldman (Casey), all of Penn Township; two grandchildren, Zachary Feldman and Hayden Farabaugh; his brother, Raymond Janesko (Kathryn) of Mt. Pleasant; and several nieces, and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, Marguerite. Interment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery, Unity Township. The family would like to thank Suncrest Hospice for their recent care and the dedicated neighbors and friends who were a part of Rich's daily life following Elaine's passing. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict Church, 260 Bruno Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.bachafh.com