George J. Nalepa

 

George J. Nalepa, 85, of Webster, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in Jefferson Hills Manor, Jefferson Hills.  He was born in Arnold City on March 26, 1923.

 

George was retired from Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel Corporation in Monessen.  He also operated Nalepa's Grocery Store in Webster.  He was a founding member of the former Holy Cross Church in Webster and was very active in the church with his wife, Margaret and his son, Barry.  He was currently a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township.  He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

 

He is survived by his sister, Victoria Yelletz in Michigan and numerous nephews & nieces.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret G. Nalepa in 1999 and his son, Barry K. Nalepa in 2006.

 

Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 9:30 a.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com

 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 24 at 10:00 am in the Church Of St. Anne, with his Pastor, the Rev. Ronald L. Simboli presiding.  Interment, with Military honors, will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora.