Joseph D Simonik, 89 of Donora, PA died on Monday, April 28, 2014. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was born Monday, August 4, 1924 in Donora, PA son of the late Paul and Mary (Sidlosky) Simonik.

Joseph was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, with a B.S. in Business and an M.S. in Education. He was a retired High School teacher from the Elizabeth Forward School District, having taught accounting.

He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He received the World war II Victory Medal having served in the Pacific Theater Combat Zone aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Guest.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora, a lifetime member of Gamma Chapter Delta Pi Epsilon, former member of Allegheny County Retired Teacher Association, member of National AARP, the American Legion Donora Post 212 and the Jednota Lodge #369 (F.C.S.V.).

In addition to his parents, hev was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Hudak, Anna Adamusko, Margaret Dolak, Catherine Dzyak, and Elizabeth Fratti; and a brother John Simonik.

He is survived by his wife Mary (Bozik) Simonik; sons, Thomas and his wife Denise and Kenneth and his wife Susan; three grandchildren, T.J. Simonik, Liz Simonik, and Cathy Simonik; also several nieces and nephews.

Private family visitation was held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Our Lady of the Valley Church located at 1 Park Manor Road and Second Street Extension Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 with the Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.

Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela, PA.