Joseph McKito, age 69, of Donora, PA, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home.

He was born August 26, 1946 in Daisytown, the son of the late Michael and Florence McKito.

Mr. McKito was a Navy Veteran who retired after working 36 years for U.S. Steel at the Irvin Works. He was very active in the community being a former Commander of the Donora American Legion and a member of both the Croation and St. Dominic Men's clubs.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Donald Varsel.

He is survived by his wife; Cynthia McKito (Hornak); four children, Joseph M. (Robin) McKito of Canonsburg, Janet (David) Anderson of Donora, Jason (Kristy) McKito of Huntersville, NC and Michael McKito of Scottsdale, AZ; six grandchildren, Jared Anderson, Logan McKito, Adelina McKito, Chloe McKito, Taylor McKito and Jackson McKito; three sisters, Pat (John) Bianco, Connie (George) Safin and Bonnie (Harold) Wheatley; two brothers, Stan (Edna) Varsel and Mike (Judy) McKito.

Arrangements are being handled by 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 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Funeral service will be at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2016, Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Donora American legion, 513 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033 or the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033.

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