April
08,
1940
08,
1940
April
20,
2009
20,
2009
Donald F. "Don" Polinski age 69 of Canonsburg died unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2009 in Hillman Cancer Center, Shadyside.
He was born on April 8, 1940, in Canonsburg, the son of Gilda Scarsellato Labutis.
Mr. Polinski graduated from Canonsburg High School class of 1958, received his B.A. in education from California University and later a Masters from the University of Pittsburgh.
He worked as a teacher for Baldwin/ Whitehall school districts.
Don was a member of St. Patrick Church and lived most of his in Canonsburg and Mt. Lebanon.
Mr. Polinski was a great sports historian, enjoyed golfing and running.
He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather.
Don leaves behind his beloved wife Rosalind Hrabchak, who he married on August 8, 1964.
Also surviving in addition to his mother and wife are four children, Craig (Pamela) Polinski of New Stanton; Dawnlyn Diehl of Pittsburgh; John (Laura) Polinski of Pittsburgh; Danielle ( Noelle) Polinski of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Jacob and Anna Polinski; one brother Joseph (Wallie) Polinski of Smithfield, VA.
Friends are welcome on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Noon in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Friends can meet family at church on Friday at 11:45 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Leukemia Society or to Hillman Cancer Center.
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He was born on April 8, 1940, in Canonsburg, the son of Gilda Scarsellato Labutis.
Mr. Polinski graduated from Canonsburg High School class of 1958, received his B.A. in education from California University and later a Masters from the University of Pittsburgh.
He worked as a teacher for Baldwin/ Whitehall school districts.
Don was a member of St. Patrick Church and lived most of his in Canonsburg and Mt. Lebanon.
Mr. Polinski was a great sports historian, enjoyed golfing and running.
He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather.
Don leaves behind his beloved wife Rosalind Hrabchak, who he married on August 8, 1964.
Also surviving in addition to his mother and wife are four children, Craig (Pamela) Polinski of New Stanton; Dawnlyn Diehl of Pittsburgh; John (Laura) Polinski of Pittsburgh; Danielle ( Noelle) Polinski of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Jacob and Anna Polinski; one brother Joseph (Wallie) Polinski of Smithfield, VA.
Friends are welcome on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Noon in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Friends can meet family at church on Friday at 11:45 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Leukemia Society or to Hillman Cancer Center.
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