Paul M. Semanco, 78, of 6 South Nichols Street, St. Clair, died Saturday August 4, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, July 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Manura) Semanco.
He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1958 then joined the United States Marine Corps, serving 7 years.
Paul worked as a machine operator for multiple companies and in various other positions throughout his career before retiring.
He was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, St. Clair, where he was Past Parish President, trustee, and a member of the Citizens Club. He was also a member of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) where he served as Governor of the Central PA District for multiple terms. He was a life member of the Department of PA Marine Corps League, Coal Cracker Detachment, serving as PA State Commandant from 1997 – 1999.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Jean (Torick) Semanco, two sons: Gregory Semanco and his wife Jennifer of Auburn; Michael Semanco and his wife Melissa Ray of Valrico, FL; daughter Denise Spayd and her husband Jody of St. Clair; a brother Joseph Semanco and his wife Ann Marie of Georgetown, DE; and five Grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary, Joshua, Caroline, and Grant Semanco.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:45 AM Wednesday from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 North 2nd Street, St. Clair, PA 17970. Further Services will be at 10:30 AM at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 109 North Nichols Street St. Clair. The Rev. Jeff Zias will be officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tuesday and 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Wednesday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael's Memorial Fund, 110 N Morris St., St. Clair, PA 17970 or Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund, C/O Jeff Butch 104 Winding Hill Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, East Norwegian Twp..
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com
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