Joseph J Hornak, age 98, of Donora, PA, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Residence at Hilltop in Carroll Twp., PA.

He was born March 27, 1917 in Donora the son of the late Michael and Mary (Safranyos) Hornak.

Joe was a steelworker employed with Pittsburgh Steel CO. in Monessen. He served with the U. S. Marine Corp for 10 years achieving the rank of First Sergeant. He was a veteran of WW II seeing action in several battles including Guadalcanal.
He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Joe was a 1935 graduate of Donora High School where he excelled in several sports including football, basketball and track. His Senior year his football team won the conference championship beating undefeated and unscored upon Monongahela High School by a score of 18 - 0. He was particularly proud of this game and the fact that he had an interception and scored a touchdown to help his team to a victory.

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

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lillian (Zajack) Hornak; a son, Bernard Hornak; a sister, Sr.Hyacinth V.S.C.; and three brothers, John, Michael and Andrew Hornak.

Survivors include his three sons, Ron Hornak of South Brunswick, NJ, Joseph A. Hornak of Donora and Richard Hornak and wife Carol of Whitehouse Station, NJ; three grandchildren Natalie, Timothy and Brian Hornak; three nephews, Joseph R., Edward and Andrew Hornak; also many other nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are entrusted to the 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 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, February 8, 2016. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley Church at 10:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Pierre Falkenhan as celebrant.

Interment will be at St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA