Frank Matola; 90; of North Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; July 22; 2003; at 3:10 a.m. in Hallsworth House III; Monessen. He was born Sept. 6; 1912; in Ford City; a son of the late John and Anna Shiskanets Matola. He was preceded in death by his wife; Marie Obsharsky Matola; on March 16; 1995. Mr. Matola; a long-time resident of the Belle Vernon area; was a member of St. John the Divine Orthodox Church in Monessen and was a Platinum donor to Mon Valley Hospital; where he received the Rose Award for Philanthropy. He was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation in Monessen with 47 years of service in the pipe shop/hydraulic department. Mr. Matola also was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659; the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club; and the NRA. Survivors include three sisters; Irene Rodjom of Donora; and Anna Vasil and Sophie Tyger; both of Hallsworth House; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. A prayer service will be held Thursday; July 24; at 10 a.m. in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Board Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183; with the Very Rev. John Horosky; pastor; officiating. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Frank Matola. As a convenience to the family; condolences are accepted and given to the family from the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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