William Joseph Chernosky Sr.
William Joseph “Bill” Chernosky Sr., 87, of Butler passed away on Sept. 16, 2019, at his residence.
He was born June 2, 1932, in Pittsburgh, and was the son of the late John Chernosky and the late Margaret (Griffen) Chernosky.
William worked at the U.S. Post Office in Pittsburgh, retiring in June 1987, after 30 years of service.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army as a private second class, serving in the Korean War in Okinawa.
William was a life member of Mount Oliver Volunteer Hook and Ladder Company.
He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.
He is survived by two sons, William (Donna) Chernosky Jr. of Pittsburgh, and Edward (Stacy) Chernosky of Chatham, N.J.; two daughters, Ruth Ann (Keith) Ondrik of Pittsburgh, and Lynda (James) Reich of Butler; eight grandchildren, William Chernosky III, Jason Gross, James Reich, Matthew Reich, Nicolas Reich, Luke Reich, Brynn Chernosky and Rory Chernosky; five great-grandchildren, Harley, Justin, William IV, Nicolas Jr. and Indigo; one brother, John (Jack) Chernosky of Pittsburgh; and one sister, Catherine Besterman of Pittsburgh.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan M. (Bierman) Chernosky, whom he married on Nov. 23, 1955, and who passed away on Feb. 2, 2005; one brother; and one sister.
CHERNOSKY — Friends of William Joseph “Bill” Chernosky Sr., who died Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, with Father John Baver officiating.Full military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 778 of Lyndora, and the VFW Post 249 and American Legion 117 of Butler.Private burial will take place in the St. John Vianney Cemetery.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
