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John Molnar Obituary

John R. Molnar, 81, of Springdale, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Catherine and Andrew Molnar. Beloved husband for 60 years to Donna (Kusenko) Molnar; father of John (Laurie) Molnar and Michelle (Shawn) Smajda, both of Springdale; grandfather of Jon (Krista) Molnar, Jessica (Josh) Wilson, Sydney, Taylor and Derek Smajda; great-grandfather to Sophia, Capri, Jonathan, Santino, Lazaro and one on the way. Briefly serving as an auditor for the bank, John then started in politics in the 1960s during the Kennedy era, afterwards starting Molnar Service Company in 1974. He invented an energy management system that was patented. When John R. came into the business the two of them started Molnar Service Company Inc. in 1983. John was always involved in Springdale politics serving on council, was a fireman, constable, part time policeman and most recently, the mayor of Springdale. After retirement, John kept active by driving School bus for nearly 18 years, never missing a day. Friends and relatives will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC. 421 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont, PA 15139. Funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the funeral home.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2022.

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Tom and Joyce Burkett

November 22, 2022

We would like to offer are condolences to the Molnar family. In remembrance of John, my Dad - "Chief", and the "gang"playing Saturday afternoon Pinochle at the Vets.
God Bless.

Jim Bosman

November 22, 2022

RIP John. Thank you for your service over the years in Springdale

Gerald Sweet

November 22, 2022

Sorry for your loss Donna. Condolences to entire family. May he rest in peace. GOD be with you Donna

Richard (Butch) Williams

November 22, 2022

Donna and Family. So sorry to hear this. Wish we were closer to visit. Deepest sympathy

Rev. Matthew Wilson and Family

November 22, 2022

We give our sincere condolences to the entire Molnar family. We pray that God will wipe every tear and comfort every heart . May the loving memories of him carry you through this difficult time.

jerry osan

November 22, 2022

Donna & Family..
Very sorry to hear about John..When I would run into him we always had a good laugh about something.
Heaven gained a great guy...Take care Donna.
R.I.P. John
Jerry Osan

Jim Caro

November 21, 2022

Donna, My sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. You will all see him again. Jim Caro

Barbara (Demelco) Cisek

November 21, 2022

Donna & Family, My deepest sympathy to you & your family. Knowing John my entire life & reading of his passing was a shock. We all have many memories of John.

Rich Jr. Forced Air Furnace Co.

November 21, 2022

John, sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. He will be in my prayers.

Ruthann Peters

November 21, 2022

John So very sorry too about the passing of your father knew him when my husband and my self ran the Dutch Club

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