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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Peter Culyba
Peter
Culyba
Jul 25, 1931 — May 12, 2021
Peter Culyba's Obituary
Peter "Pete" Culyba, 89 of Rostraver Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home.
He was born on July 25, 1931, a son of the late Basil and Mary Bakos Culyba.
He was a longtime member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Donora where he served as a choir director.
Mr. Culyba served as a Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps.
Peter worked as a machinist for US Steel in Pittsburgh and served on council for the Shear Knife Company.
He was a member of the Ukrainian Club in Monessen and the Rusin Club in Donora where he served as a past president.
In addition to this parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores L. (Myers) Culyba on October 9, 2017; three sisters, Mary Culyba, Veronica Kovalak, and Anna Pantuso; and four brothers, Basil, Michael, Andrew, and John Culyba.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his daughter, Linda B. Bryan of Rostraver Township; three grandchildren, David (Amber) Lytle of West Virginia, Tammylinn (Aaron) Pauley of West Virginia, and Kenny Kohut of McKeesport; six great-grandchildren, Hayden, Hailey, Lillian, Savannah, Isaiah, and Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pete's family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, especially his caregiver Mary, and nurses Cindy and Kristen for their compassionate care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, with Fr. Stephen Wahal officiating.
Interment with full military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Donora.
To be socially responsible during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, we will continue to limit the attendance to 75 people inside the funeral home at any given time. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines which include masks within the funeral home. Thank you.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
He was born on July 25, 1931, a son of the late Basil and Mary Bakos Culyba.
He was a longtime member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Donora where he served as a choir director.
Mr. Culyba served as a Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps.
Peter worked as a machinist for US Steel in Pittsburgh and served on council for the Shear Knife Company.
He was a member of the Ukrainian Club in Monessen and the Rusin Club in Donora where he served as a past president.
In addition to this parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores L. (Myers) Culyba on October 9, 2017; three sisters, Mary Culyba, Veronica Kovalak, and Anna Pantuso; and four brothers, Basil, Michael, Andrew, and John Culyba.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his daughter, Linda B. Bryan of Rostraver Township; three grandchildren, David (Amber) Lytle of West Virginia, Tammylinn (Aaron) Pauley of West Virginia, and Kenny Kohut of McKeesport; six great-grandchildren, Hayden, Hailey, Lillian, Savannah, Isaiah, and Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pete's family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, especially his caregiver Mary, and nurses Cindy and Kristen for their compassionate care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, with Fr. Stephen Wahal officiating.
Interment with full military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Donora.
To be socially responsible during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, we will continue to limit the attendance to 75 people inside the funeral home at any given time. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines which include masks within the funeral home. Thank you.
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
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Funeral Services for Peter Culyba
Visitation
May
16
Sunday
Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Service
May
17
Monday
St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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