Henry P. Zelasko

MEADVILLE " Henry P. Zelasko, 93, died Oct. 22, 2010, at Wesbury United Methodist Community, Meadville. He was born Feb. 1, 1917, in Pittsburgh, a son of Peter and Helen Chrzanowska Zelasko. He was married to Alyce T. Pasterik on Jan. 8, 1942, at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Conneautville. After being married for 59 years, Alyce passed away on May 11, 2001. Henry attended Meadville High School and graduated from Alliance College. He was a member of St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church and of the Holy Name Society and served as a usher. He worked for American Viscose Co. In 1938 he started to work for Champion DeArment Tool Co./Channellock Inc. He worked in the forge shop, as a die sinker, and in maintenance and management. He was appointed to the board of directors. He retired in February 1983 as vice president of operations and labor relations after 44 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army’s 855th Ordnance HAM (Heavy Automotive Maintenance) Co. during World War II in the European theater as a first lieutenant. He landed at Omaha Beach and earned the European Service Award with the Silver Star, the France Liberta “Diex ATI,” and other medals and awards. He was past president of PNA Lodge No. 2317, past treasurer of Meadville Management Association, life member and trustee of Davis Hose No. 4, and treasurer of the Pioneer Investment Club. He was a life member of Elks Lodge No. 219, past member of Eagles Lodge No. 429, the Wednesday Night Couple’s Golf League and Sertoma Club. He enjoyed his family, traveling with Alyce to Hawaii, Mexico and throughout the USA with family and Anderson Tours. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, woodworking and gardening. Survivors include a daughter, Lynda M. Snyder and her husband, John; four grandchildren, Sharon Moore, John R. Snyder Jr. and his wife, Kimberly, Kathleen V. McConnel, and Karen Shaffer and her husband, Donald; eight great-grandchildren, Zackery and Hunter McCracken, Stephanie I., John J., and Victoria E. Snyder, and Landon, Lukas and Lakenn Shaffer; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce; a son, Thomas E. Zelasko; a sister, Marie Debrasenti and her husband, Andrew; a brother, Edmund Zelasko; a grandson, Scott Snyder; and his parents, Peter and Helen Zelasko. There will be no calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville, with Father Mark O’Hern as celebrant. Entombment will take place following the service in St. Brigid Church Cemetery. The family would like memorials to be made to St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch St.; Meadville Soup Kitchen, 956 S. Main St.; or American Cancer Society, 505 Poplar St., Suite 310; or Wesbury Hillside Home, 535 Williamson Road, all of Meadville, Pa. 16335; or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.roofner-collinsfh.com.