Frank Weir, age 85, of Donora, PA, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, after a short illness at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.
He was born August 18, 1936 in Donora, PA the son of the late Joseph Weir and the late Dolly (Bruno) Weir.
He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, The Donora American Legion Post 212 where he held several posts over the years, the American Croation Citizens Club, American Rusin Political and Beneficial Club and the Eagles Aerie FOE 502 all of Donora. He was also a veteran serving with the U.S. Army.
Frank was a graduate of Donora High School Class of 1954 after which he attended California State College graduating with a degree in mathmatics. His teaching career lead him to Bentworth Jr. High School where he remained until his retirement.
For many summers he worked as a boat mechanic. Frank was also a talented clairinet and saxaphone player and entertained with several local bands. He enjoyed picking up his newspapers everyday, having coffee and playing cards with his friends going to the horse races at the Meadows, scratch off lottery tickets and going to the casino.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother James "Moe" Weir.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his two sisters, Carol Weir of Donora and Mary (Greg) McFeeley of Mt. Pleasant; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Wednesday July 13 at 9:30 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus.
Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
A special thank you to the priests of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and the nursing staff of the ICU and third floor at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.
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