Frank Bolek, age 87, of Donora, PA died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born on October 17, 1928 in Donora, PA the son of the late John and Helen (Dzik) Bolek.

He was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora.

Frank retired from Jones and Laughlin Steel on June 7, 1986

He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army. He received the WW II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan.

Frank was an avid sports fan and lettered in basketball and football during his years at Donora High School. He was particulary proud of the fact that he was a member of the Donora High School Football Team in 1944 that won the W.P.I.A.L. Championship.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte (Shark) Bolek on Dec 10, 2007; a son John Bolek; four sisters, Della, Anne,Jean and Josephine; and four brothers, Albert, Joe, Billy and Stanley.

Survivors include his children Deborah, Michelle, Cheryl and Francis; seven grandchildren, Ryan, John, Ashley, Jordan, Alyssa, Lauren and Morgan; also several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com where the family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2015. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Valley Church Donora at 11:30 AM, with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA