Walter Pustelak – Donora

Walter Pustelak, 67, of Donora, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, after a courageous battle with brain cancer, with his loving family by his side. Walter, the son of the late Walter and Mary Mallino-Pustelak, was a lifelong resident of Donora. He was born June 19, 1955, in New Eagle Hospital. A Catholic by faith, Walter was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. He was a 1973 graduate of Ringgold High School, Donora campus, and Edinboro University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in 1977. Walter was a warehouse manager for SuperValu in Belle Vernon and after retiring he was employed with the Ringgold Police Department. He was a member of the American Croatian Citizens Club in Donora and the former Monday Night Club. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Pustelak, on July 15, 2006. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Sarah “Sally” DeiCas Pustelak; his daughter, Natalie (Christopher) Popp of Donora; two grandsons, Matthew and Cristian; two sisters, Donna Pustelak and Debra Span; two brothers-in-law, Tom (Kathy) DeiCas and Jerry DeiCas; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela. A special thank you to the staff of Evergreen Assisted Living in Washington and the nurses and staff of ViaQuest Hospice for their compassionate and loving care for Walter. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.