Jess W.Kunka;76;of 28 Willow Drive;Monessen;died Monday;Feb.8;1993;in the Presbyterian University Hospital;Pittsburgh. He was born Aug.14;1916;in Monessen;a son of the late Michael and Mary Keller Kunka. Mr.Kunka had been employed at the Allenport plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co.in the oil well tubing department before retiring in 1979. A graduate of Monessen High School with the class of 1934;he served with the U.S.Navy during World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Monessen;Lodge 638 F&AM of Monessen and the Raven’s A.A. Mr.Kunka is survived by his wife;Leona Mendola Kunka;three children;Thomas G.of Uniontown;Bonnie of Monessen and Tracy Poydence of Sarver;Pa.;one grandson;Jordan;one sister;Myra Kunka of Fayette City;two brothers;Louis Kunka of Belle Vernon R.D.2 and Myron Kunka of Monessen;and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents;he was preceded in death by a brother;Eugene Kunka. Friends will be received at the Rhome Funeral Home Inc.;1209 Grand Blvd.;Monessen;Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev.Conrad Auel officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the First Christian Church of Monessen. The Rhome Funeral Home Inc.is in charge of the arrangements.

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