John Edward Straka
John Edward Straka, 70, of McMurray, died Thursday, September 23, 2021.
He was born June 18, 1951, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward A. and Irene Zanakis Straka.
Mr. Straka was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Canonsburg.
John went to Wichita State University, where he played football for the Wichita State Shockers.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a CPA. He was a member of the Dormont Mt. Lebanon Sportsman’s Club, the Italian Men’s Club, and enjoyed hunting.
On February 25, 2011, he married Carol Jean DePaoli Straka, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Tara Straka (Gregory) Galano of New York, N.Y.; his brothers, Edward S. (Lori) Straka of Haysville, Kans., and Randell E. (Kathy) Straka of Oro Valley, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Amy (Bob) Miller of Canonsburg; stepson, James (Melanie) Paulick of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Vivian Irene and Alexander Charles; stepgrandchildren, Sophia, Jacob, Mary, Scarlett, Roman and William; niece, Deandra Kistler; and nephews, Luke and Hunter Straka.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 27, in Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000.
Additional visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, in the funeral home, followed by services at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, with Pastor Brenda Henry officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Canonsburg, in John’s name.
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