Obituaries

John P. Pozel

POZEL, John P., 82, died Tuesday, February 3, at Country Club Manor where he had resided for the last six years after suffering a stroke.

Beloved husband of Irene Ursini Pozel for 59 years. Loving father of Cynthia (William) Kane of Bethel Park, PA; Matthew (Kelley) Pozel of Liberty, MO; and Cheryl (Joseph) Talerico of Pittsburgh, PA. “Grandpap” to Ian (Emily), Zachary, and Samantha Kane; Max, Molly, and Noah Pozel; and Kathryn and Jackson Talerico. Brother of Mary Jane Wetzel and Paul (Marilyn) Pozel. Brother-in-law of Mary Ann (John) Liska. Preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Pish.

John was born in Arnold, PA, on June 2, 1926. A newspaper executive in New Jersey and Tennessee, he lived in Wintersville for 29 years, working at the Herald-Star and Vapor Jet. He loved reading, music, traveling, following Pittsburgh sports teams, and spending time with his family. He served in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Friends received at DUNLOPE-SHORAC Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road (740-264-0563) Sunday 1-3 and 5-7 PM and at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 AM followed by private interment. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Schiappa Branch.

Date of Death: February 3, 2009