John Charnovich Sr.

John E. Charnovich Sr.

            John E. Charnovich Sr., 91, of Finleyville died Monday January 10, 2022 at home.

He was born October 2, 1930 in Brownsville, a son of the late John Blaze and Anna Charnovich.

            John was retired as a Roll Builder with the former LTV Steel in Hazelwood.  After retirement, he worked for 15 years at Fort Cherry Golf Club, his favorite job. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, L.O.O.M #172 and was an avid golfer and Steelers fan.  He will be fondly remembered as a jokester.

            Surviving are his beloved wife of 70 years; Nancy Piel Charnovich, son; John (Jane) Charnovich Jr. of Longmont Co, two daughters; Deborah (Wynn) Stevenson of Canonsburg and Jan (Mike) Kotula of Jefferson, NC, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

            Deceased are two brothers; Joseph and Henry Blaze and two sisters; Mary Steele and Barbara Ferry.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday in Kegel Funeral Home, Inc. David P. Kegel, Supervisor 3560 Washington Ave, Finleyville.  Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11am Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Church of St. John XXIII Parish 3609 Washington Ave, Finleyville.  Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.  Memorial donations can be made to the church.

A funeral luncheon will be held Saturday at 2:30 pm at Vincent’s of Southpointe, 673 Morganza Rd, Canonsburg.

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