Obituaries
April 11, 2019

Harry H. ‘Herb’ Godlewski Jr. – Donora

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Harry H. “Herb” Godlewski Jr., 68, of Donora, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Harry was the son of the late Harry H. Godlewski Sr. (1925-2010) and Florence D. Czarniak Godlewski (1930-1996). He was born Nov. 27, 1950, in Pittsburgh. He was also preceded in death by son, Stephen Andrew Godlewski (1972-1980). He was known by his nickname, “Herb,” by many of his friends and family members. Mr. Godlewski served in the United States Air Force from July 7, 1971, to Dec. 15, 1980. He entered the service as an airman basic and was honorably discharged with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering as an electrical engineer. He attained his master’s in power engineering from Northeastern University. He was a professionally registered engineer. Harry was a senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, a member of Amateur Astronomy Association of Pittsburgh and Valley Inn Sportsmen Association. He is survived by wife, Lois Meyers Godlewski; and identical twin sons, Joseph Edward and David Allen. Mr. Godlewski is also survived by sister, Pamela Cowen (Skip); nephew, Bradley (Alyssa); niece, Kristen; sister-in-law, Joyce Nalley (Joe); nephew, Mike; sister-in-law, Cindy Thigpen (John); nephews, James (Destiny), Patrick and Thomas; niece, Julie; as well as great-nephews, Landon, Wesley and Andrew. Mr. Godlewski attended Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh, West Elizabeth, where a celebration of life service officiated by Tim Green, pastor, will be held with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Private interment will be held at a future date at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Meyersdale, Pa. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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