Patrick J. Traynor, 81, of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township), died Thursday, December 10, 2009 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born in Pittsburgh on March 6, 1928, he was the son of the late Francis and Grace Hynes Traynor.

Patrick was a 1946 graduate of Fayette City High School.  After high school, he served in the U.S. Army Infantry for two years during the Korean Conflict.  After his service, he attended Duquesne University night school.  Patrick owned and operated Paddy's Lounge in Rostraver Township and also operated other businesses in the Mon Valley, Florida, and Arizona for many years.  He retired in 1990 and traveled the world doing what he liked to do best; meeting and studying the people of all nations.  He was a member of the Fayette City American Legion Post 484 and attended the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township.

He is survived by his son, Patrick M. Traynor of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Sherri Lynn (Jeffrey) Novak of Perryopolis; step son, Randy (Tammy) Lakel of Miami, FL; step daughter, Deidre (Joseph) Manack of Rostraver Township; 9 grandchildren, Bryan Traynor, Christopher, Shaun, Justin and Nicholas Novak, Amber, Brandon and Randy Manack, and Zachariah Lakel; 2 great grandchildren, Hunter and Olivia Ruth Manack; sister, Mary Vera (Joseph) Trenk of Belle Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth D. Traynor on December 21, 2003; grandson, Jairomy P. Traynor; brother, Paul Traynor; and sister, Rita Mauro.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ronald L. Simboli presiding.  Interment, with Military honors conducted by the Fayette City American Legion Post 484, will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township.

The Fayette City American Legion Post 484 will conduct a service for Patrick J. Traynor in the funeral home on Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

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