Albert “Al” George Dunch, 81, of Sutersville, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug. 11, 1941, in Washington, the son of the late Albert Joseph and Sophia Frankovich Dunch. Al was Catholic by faith. He was retired from Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin where he worked as a computer operator. He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. Al is survived by his loving wife, Helen Legeza Dunch, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage; two daughters, Jodi and her husband Steve Frank of Harrisburg, and Cheryl Bailey of Penn Township; son, Brian and his wife Lori Dunch of Falls Church, Va.; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Tyler, Michael, Rachel, Austin, Elisabeth, Catherine and Margaret; and a sister, Marilyn and her husband Michael Baran of Venice, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, David Bailey. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, at which time a blessing service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Patient Advocate Foundation (npaf.org) in memory of Al. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.fryefuneralhome.com.
