Joseph G. Wiszczor Sr., 71, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 1997, at his home. Mr. Wiszczor lived in Canonsburg most of his life, where he was a member of St. Patrick Parish. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II, and prior to his retirement, he was employed as a winder at the former McGraw- Edison and Cooper Power Systems, Canonsburg. Mr. Wiszczor was a member of VFW Post 191 and White Eagles Society, both of Canonsburg, the Disabled American Veterans Association and Pulaski Literary Athletic Association of Washington and was a social member of North Strabane Township Volunteer Fire Department. On June 6, 1957, he married Frances M. Pasch, who died June 14, 1995. Surviving are a son, Joseph Wiszczor Jr. at home; two daughters, Mariann Wassil of Johnstown and Rosemary Heinauer of Baldwin; five grandchildren, Amy, Kimberly and Joshua Heinauer and Adam and Jacob Wassil; two brothers, Charles Wiszczor and Edward Wiszczor, both of Washington; three sisters, Eleanor Bogdewiecz of Bridgeville, Genevieve Svitek of Canonsburg and Dolores Capra of McDonald; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two sisters, Helen Toth and Loretta Zemencik. Copyright ©1997 Observer Publishing Co. Last updated Wednesday, August 27, 1997 Joseph G. Wiszczor
Was a winder for McGraw-Edison and Cooper Power
He was born July 7, 1926, in Washington, son of John and Julia Sanak Wiszczor.