Phillip Wolanski Sr., 55, of Florence, died Thursday, January 22, 1998, in Weirton, W.Va. Mr. Wolanski was a 1962 graduate of South Side High School and served with the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was employed by the Bechtel Plant of Shippingport. On March 4, 1972, he married Gardenia Ann Bittinger, who survives. Also surviving area son, Phillip Wolanski Jr. of Florence; two daughters, Loretta Wolanski of Atlasburg and Michelle Wolanski of Florence; three grandchildren, Shane, Zachary and Courtney; four brothers, Herman of Bavington, Steve of Hookstown, Tom of Clinton and Bob Wolanski of Burgettstown; six sisters, Betty and Pat Cox and Dolly Roy of Burgettstown, Dorothy Cox of Arkansas, Irene Waitrak of Clinton and Susan Kiger of New York. Deceased is a brother, Joe Wolanski. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, January 24, 1998Phillip Wolanski Sr.
Florence resident worked at Shippingport plant
He was born August 4, 1942, in Hanover Township, a son of Mary Ezarik Wolanski of Bavington and the late Stephen Wolanski.