Albert J. Csonka

1929 - 2023

Albert J. Csonka, 94, of Gilpin Township, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Kane-Scott Nursing Home in Scott Township. He was born Feb. 19, 1929, in Gilpin Township, a son of the late Joseph A. Csonka and Elizabeth (Dobos) Csonka. Albert was a 1947 graduate of Leechburg High School. He served overseas as a corporal in the Army during the Korean War. For 44 years, he was employed as a cold mill rolling steelworker by Allegheny Ludlum Steel in West Leechburg. Albert was a member of the former Assumption Roman Catholic Church and currently Christ the King Parish in Gilpin Township, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. He was also a member of the Knight of Columbus Council 6715 of Leechburg and the Parks Township Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting. Survivors include his children, J. Suzanne Goff, of New Kensington, Gary A. Csonka (Cindy), of East Vandergrift, Gregory S. Csonka (Cindy), of Apollo, Christopher J. Csonka (Ann Marie), of O'Hara Township, and Kathleen J. Csonka-McElfresh (Kensie), of Tarentum; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Carol Rauch, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Ethel Melvin, of Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet E. (Tippett) Csonka, in 2008; brothers, William, Paul, Joseph and Frank Csonka; and sisters, Theresa Morey and Elizabeth George. Friends will be welcomed by his family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the CLAWSON FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTER, 170 Main St., Leechburg, 724-842-1051. Parting prayers of transfer will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Christ the King Parish, 125 Park Road, Gilpin Township, followed by Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m., with the Rev. John Euker as celebrant. Private interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park in Lower Burrell. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Condolences to the Csonka family may be offered at www.clawsonfuneralhome.com.