John C. Demko; 80; of Belle Vernon; died Sunday; Dec. 27; 2009; peacefully; surrounded by his family; joining his recently departed wife with the Lord. A son of the late John E. and Anna Macheska Demko; he was born in Wickhaven on Aug. 22; 1929. John was a member of the Pricedale Union Church; the Belle Vernon Lions Club; the United Mine Workers of America and the M.E.M.A. A resident of Belle Vernon all of his adult life; he retired after 34 years at the Banning Mines and had assisted with the Mon Valley Toys for Tots program. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law; Marjorie and Joseph W. Lopez of Belle Vernon; Mary Ann Demko of Ft. Lauderdale; Fla.; and Joni Lee and Gordon Pavtis of Richmond; Va.; five grandchildren; Frank Lopez and wife Kristy; Laura Lorenzo and husband Martin; Joseph A. Lopez; all of Belle Vernon; Jonathan Pavtis and Jordan Pavtis; both of Richmond; Va.; four great-grandchildren; Vincenzo and Grace Lopez; and Gianna and Tony Lorenzo; and a good friend of the family; Wally Fronzaglio of Donora. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Shirley Clark Demko; on Aug. 2; 2009; one sister; Anna Kussard; and one brother; Charles Demko. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.; with Pastor James Mimidis officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The members of the Belle Vernon Lions Club will meet in the funeral home Tuesday at 7 p.m. to hold services.