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Joseph J. Starinsky

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Joseph J. “Sonny” Starinsky, 78, of Avella, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, after a brief stay in Premier Washington Health Center, Chartiers Township.

He was born May 16, 1940, in Washington, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Sitka Starinsky.

Mr. Starinsky was a 1959 graduate of Avella High School. He worked as a welder for 32 years at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Beech Bottom plant, and was a member of United Steelworkers of America Local 4842, Wheeling, W.Va.

Mr. Starinsky also worked part time as a blacksmith at Meadowcroft Historic Village in Avella for six years.

He was a lifelong resident of Avella. He was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church and a former member of SNPJ Lodge 292, Polar Star Mutual Benefit Society and Cross Creek Valley Senior Citizens, all of Avella.

He enjoyed cutting grass, gardening, tinkering around the house and spending time with family.

On August 3, 1963, in St. John Roman Catholic Church, Wellsburg, W.Va., he married Rose Marie Mizok, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Paul “PJ” (Annette) Starinsky of Washington and Shawn (Tina) Starinsky of North Bay, Ontario, Canada; three stepgrandchildren, Zachery, Nathan and Tyler Joseph; two brothers, James (Jean) Starinsky of Avella and Andrew Starinsky of Houston; two sisters, Joan Minda of Avella and Dollie (James) Dorisio of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a sister, Barbara Knight.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 97 Highland Avenue, Avella, PA 15312, with the Rev. Robert M. Staszewski officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Starinsky family, to assist with medical expenses, at 103 Kelly Drive, Washington, PA 15301.

Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.

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