Peter Johngrass, Sr. 92, of Hillsville, Pa. passed away the evening of March 29, 2013 at Jameson Southpointe. Born in New Castle on May 15, 1920, Peter was the son of the late Vito and Josephine Bonura Johngrass. Preceding him in death on October 18, 2012 is his wife the former Rose Rydosz, whom he married on August 2, 1945. Peter was veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. After thirty five years, he retired from Bessemer Cement where he worked as a millwright. Peter was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed watching boxing and gardening. He loved traveling to Arizona and cherished the times he spent with his family. Survivors include his children, Victor G. Johngrass of New Middletown, OH; Peter Johngrass, Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona; Rosemary Kennedy of Hubbard, OH; Andrew Johngrass of Bessmer, PA; Paul Johngrass and his wife Karen of New Castle; Carol Jasen and her husband Steve of New Castle; brother, James Johngrass of Hillsville; sisters, Rose Greco of Hillsville; Mary Hurd of Boardman, Oh; Nancy Brooks of Austintown, OH; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Peter is preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Johngrass, infant Phillip and infant Peter Johngrass and two sisters, Jenny Johngrass and Jane Johngrass. Visitation is Tuesday from 11AM to 1PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St followed by a service at 1PM at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Richard Johngrass, grandson of Peter. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform military honors at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Parkside Cemetery and Mausoleum in the veterans section.
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Peter Johngrass
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