Chester Wasik

Chester Wasik, 89, of McDonald, died Saturday, April 26, 2014.

He was born October 23, 1924 in Atlasburg, a son of Stanley and Jenny (Klimas) Wasik.

Mr. Wasik worked as a steel worker for 30 years at U.S. Steel in Ambridge before retiring in 1984. He was a member of the U.S.W.A.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the McDonald V.F.W. Post #567 and the American Legion Post #485. He was a life member of the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Western PA Fireman’s Association and a member of the Washington County Fireman’s Association.

On March 5, 1952, he married Nancy Weissberg who died August 2, 1981.

Surviving are a son, Robert K. Wasik of Oakdale; a step-son, Joseph “Peto” Garcia of Key Largo, FL; two sisters, Helen Buydash and Christine (Don) Sherge, both of Midway; a brother, Stephen Wasik of Cecil; and three grandchildren, Bobby, Joey and Lea Wasik.

Deceased are an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wasik on July 2, 1953; a step-daughter, Jane Taylor; and four sisters, Virginia Krek, Julie Ceyrolles, Stella Teyssier and Rose Louise Wasik.

Friends will be received from 2 – 4 and from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Nation Funeral Home, Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, where services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1.  Burial will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. The family suggests memorials be made to the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.