Paul P. Antol
Paul P. Antol, 86, of Canonsburg, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
He was born June 29, 1926, in Meadow Lands, a son of the late George and Anna Rapka Antol.
Mr. Antol lived most of his life in the Canonsburg area and, prior to his retirement in 1990, he had been employed as an airplane engine mechanic for United Airlines.
He had served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Mr. Antol was a member of the International Association of Mechanics and Aerospace workers, SNPJ Lodge 138 of Strabane and American Legion Post 902 of Houston and was a trustee of the American Slovenian Polka Foundation.
He enjoyed model airplane building and flying, gardening and landscaping and playing the button box. Mr. Antol loved dancing, particularly with his wife, and attending all Slovenian events.
On April 26, 1962, he married Martha Lesnik, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Anton-Sartori of East Granby, Conn., and Mary Ann (Mark) Shanks of McKinney, Texas; a sister, Mary Pomykala of Washington; four grandchildren, Jerry III and Gabrielle Sartori and Mark and James Shanks; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son-in-law, Jerry Sartori, who passed away December 17, 2011; three brothers, John, Steve and Joe Antol; and four sisters, Anna Mazzi, Margaret Antol, Katherine Merski and Helen Orlosky.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, with the Rev. Catherine Peternel officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn, McMurray. Full military rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg and the American Legion Post 902 of Houston combined honor guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Slovenian Radio Hour or Hospice. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.