Eugene R. Stansak
Scottdale
Eugene R Stansak, 83, of Scottdale, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. Eugene was born June 4, 1934, in Wyano, a son of the late John and Ida (Scarpari) Stansak. He was married to Ella Jean (Stoner) Stansak, who passed away on March 5, 2007. Eugene was a devoted father and grandfather. He retired from Kenco Corporation in Scottdale where he was employed as a welder. Years ago he worked as a foreman for Freuhauf and as a manager for Innvotech Manufacturing. Recently Eugene was employed part-time at County Market, Crossroads Plaza. He was a longtime and faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church in Scottdale and was an active leader of the local Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs. A veteran of the Army, he served as a PFC in the Army during peacetime after the Korean War. Eugene also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and fishing. Eugene will be sadly missed by his loving family, his four sons, James Stansak and his wife Karen, of S. Connellsville, Donald Stansak, of Scottdale, John Stansak and his wife Jeanne, of Texas and Jeremy Stansak and his wife Jean, of S. Connellsville; his five grandchildren, Kendra, David, Megan, Lexi and Josh Stansak; his brother, Henry Stansak; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his three sisters, Mary, Dolores, and Johanna; and his two brothers, Donald and Edward. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale (724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com / GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278). Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Kathy Barnhart officiating. Graveside committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Bullskin Township, next to his late wife, with full military honors bestowed by the Mt. Pleasant American Legion Burial Detail. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 1-800-608-7836. Love Lasts Forever!