June
18,
1925
18,
1925
December
24,
2014
24,
2014
Tony Joseph DeLost
Senior mechanical designer, President of Slovenian Savings and Loan, barber, family man
Tony Joseph DeLost, 89, of Strabane, passed away on December 24, 2014 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 18, 1925 in Canonsburg, the third son of the late Anton and Mary (Tomsic) Delost of Strabane.
On June 3, 1946, in the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Tony married the love of his life, Jean Bond, who died on February 15, 2013.
Prior to joining the Army-Air Corps in September 1943, Mr. DeLost attended Chartiers High School, Trinity High School and the South Side (Pittsburgh) Vocational School for machinists. After basic training, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was qualified as a bombardier on the B-29 aircraft. In 1945, after the end of World War II, he was honorably discharged as a Flight Officer.
Mr. DeLost's intelligence and thirst for knowledge coupled with his hard-working and innovative nature allowed him to accomplish much throughout his life and to touch many lives. Family and friends often called upon him in difficult situations because of his compassion, integrity, and wisdom.
Family was the first priority for Mr. DeLost. Sunday drives, vacations, philosophical discussions and spur of the moment trips for ice cream or pizza are fond memories. His children and their friends would often hear life lessons and light-hearted anecdotes as they rode around the block.
Mr. DeLost was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed inventing, making and fixing things and could be found in his workshop during a spare moment or two, often instructing his children and grandchildren.
During his teen years, Mr. DeLost worked for the North Strabane Township road crew (summer job), delivered the Daily Notes newspaper and worked as a mould runner at the W.S. George Pottery.
In his early 20's, he worked as a machinist in the Budkey Mill (which became Canonsburg Steel and Iron). He also worked on several construction projects in Pennsylvania and Ohio, including the construction of the former Pennsylvania Transformer building in Canonsburg. He was a certified welder.
From 1946 to 1983 he was employed by Pennsylvania Transformer, McGraw Edison, and Cooper Power Systems. He started as a draftsman, became a senior mechanical designer and retired after 38 years of service as an order services supervisor.
Mr. DeLost apprenticed with his father as a barber, obtained a license in 1947 and since the early 1960's, operated the Tony DeLost barbershop in Strabane.
Mr. DeLost was the President of the Board of Directors of the Slovenian Savings and Loan Association of Canonsburg from 1963 until his death. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the SSL since 1953.
Mr. DeLost was active in local and national civic and social organizations. He was a key member of the fundraising committee for the Frank Sarris Public Library in Canonsburg.
Mr. DeLost was a lifelong member of the SNPJ Lodge #138, Strabane and a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union (CFU), Cokeburg Lodge #354. He was a member of the Chartiers Masonic Lodge #297, Canonsburg, and was a 32nd degree Mason with the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #902, Houston, and was an active member of the North Strabane Volunteer Fire Department during the 1970's.
Mr. DeLost is survived by six children: Patty DeLost, Terri Buckholtz, Robert "Rusty" DeLost, Debora (James) Silvestros, Susan DeLost (Rich Gossard), and Janet (Mauro) DeFelice.
Mr. DeLost is also survived by (eight) grandchildren: Mary Jane (Arturo) Pentland Monsivais, Ernie (Stacey) Pentland, Susan Pentland, James (Mary Lou) Silvestros, Tony Jacob DeLost, Christina Silvestros, Brian DeLost and Katie DeLost. He is also survived by (nine) great-grandchildren: Anne Marie Pentland, Abigayle Pentland, Marina Monsivais, Helena Monsivais, Anika Monsivais, Isabella Silvestros, Gabriella Silvestros, Maddox Dennis Pentland and Hudson Davis Pentland.
Also surviving are a brother Frank DeLost and a sister, Lucy Delost Abraham, several cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Predeceased, in addition to his parents, are his brothers, Fred DeLost and Ed "Hoover" Delost, a sister Olga Svitek and a son-in-law, David Buckholtz.
Mr. DeLost will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Friends are welcome from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014 with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:30 PM and from 12-2pm on Monday December 29th, in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014 with the Fr. George L. Livanos of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church " Canonsburg, PA officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery with full honors rendered by the VFW Post 191 Honor Guard.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Frank Sarris Public Library or the Chartiers-Houston Community Library. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
Senior mechanical designer, President of Slovenian Savings and Loan, barber, family man
Tony Joseph DeLost, 89, of Strabane, passed away on December 24, 2014 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 18, 1925 in Canonsburg, the third son of the late Anton and Mary (Tomsic) Delost of Strabane.
On June 3, 1946, in the Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Tony married the love of his life, Jean Bond, who died on February 15, 2013.
Prior to joining the Army-Air Corps in September 1943, Mr. DeLost attended Chartiers High School, Trinity High School and the South Side (Pittsburgh) Vocational School for machinists. After basic training, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was qualified as a bombardier on the B-29 aircraft. In 1945, after the end of World War II, he was honorably discharged as a Flight Officer.
Mr. DeLost's intelligence and thirst for knowledge coupled with his hard-working and innovative nature allowed him to accomplish much throughout his life and to touch many lives. Family and friends often called upon him in difficult situations because of his compassion, integrity, and wisdom.
Family was the first priority for Mr. DeLost. Sunday drives, vacations, philosophical discussions and spur of the moment trips for ice cream or pizza are fond memories. His children and their friends would often hear life lessons and light-hearted anecdotes as they rode around the block.
Mr. DeLost was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed inventing, making and fixing things and could be found in his workshop during a spare moment or two, often instructing his children and grandchildren.
During his teen years, Mr. DeLost worked for the North Strabane Township road crew (summer job), delivered the Daily Notes newspaper and worked as a mould runner at the W.S. George Pottery.
In his early 20's, he worked as a machinist in the Budkey Mill (which became Canonsburg Steel and Iron). He also worked on several construction projects in Pennsylvania and Ohio, including the construction of the former Pennsylvania Transformer building in Canonsburg. He was a certified welder.
From 1946 to 1983 he was employed by Pennsylvania Transformer, McGraw Edison, and Cooper Power Systems. He started as a draftsman, became a senior mechanical designer and retired after 38 years of service as an order services supervisor.
Mr. DeLost apprenticed with his father as a barber, obtained a license in 1947 and since the early 1960's, operated the Tony DeLost barbershop in Strabane.
Mr. DeLost was the President of the Board of Directors of the Slovenian Savings and Loan Association of Canonsburg from 1963 until his death. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the SSL since 1953.
Mr. DeLost was active in local and national civic and social organizations. He was a key member of the fundraising committee for the Frank Sarris Public Library in Canonsburg.
Mr. DeLost was a lifelong member of the SNPJ Lodge #138, Strabane and a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union (CFU), Cokeburg Lodge #354. He was a member of the Chartiers Masonic Lodge #297, Canonsburg, and was a 32nd degree Mason with the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #902, Houston, and was an active member of the North Strabane Volunteer Fire Department during the 1970's.
Mr. DeLost is survived by six children: Patty DeLost, Terri Buckholtz, Robert "Rusty" DeLost, Debora (James) Silvestros, Susan DeLost (Rich Gossard), and Janet (Mauro) DeFelice.
Mr. DeLost is also survived by (eight) grandchildren: Mary Jane (Arturo) Pentland Monsivais, Ernie (Stacey) Pentland, Susan Pentland, James (Mary Lou) Silvestros, Tony Jacob DeLost, Christina Silvestros, Brian DeLost and Katie DeLost. He is also survived by (nine) great-grandchildren: Anne Marie Pentland, Abigayle Pentland, Marina Monsivais, Helena Monsivais, Anika Monsivais, Isabella Silvestros, Gabriella Silvestros, Maddox Dennis Pentland and Hudson Davis Pentland.
Also surviving are a brother Frank DeLost and a sister, Lucy Delost Abraham, several cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Predeceased, in addition to his parents, are his brothers, Fred DeLost and Ed "Hoover" Delost, a sister Olga Svitek and a son-in-law, David Buckholtz.
Mr. DeLost will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Friends are welcome from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014 with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:30 PM and from 12-2pm on Monday December 29th, in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014 with the Fr. George L. Livanos of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church " Canonsburg, PA officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery with full honors rendered by the VFW Post 191 Honor Guard.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Frank Sarris Public Library or the Chartiers-Houston Community Library. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
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