It is with great sadness that we share that Brother Dave Vensko ’76 passed away on November 23, 2024. We extend our deepest sympathies Dave’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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David A. Vensko, 70 of Uniontown passed on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born June 18, 1954 in Uniontown to the late Andy and Helen (Malachin) Vensko, beloved wife of 48 years to Kathleen (Piwowar) Vensko.
He is survived by his sons David E. Vensko, Matthew Vensko and wife Kristin and Andrew Vensko and wife Jessica and the joy of his life grandson Ellis Vensko; brother of Frank Vensko, Edward Vensko and wife Antoinette and numerous nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law Helen Piwowar, his sisters-in-law, Elizabeth and Margaret Vensko and his other in-laws, John (Myra) Piwowar, Sandie Costabile, Kathy Piwowar, Richard (Christy) Piwowar, Ted (Barb) Piwowar, Jim Piwowar, Chris (Patrice) Piwowar and Cindy (Mark) Koposko.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Steven, Andrew, John, Joseph and sisters-in-law, Sue, Irene and Anna Marie, his sisters; Theresa and Agnes and his other in-laws, Tim Piwowar, Dan Costabile, Chrissa Piwowar and Cathy Piwowar and several nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School, had a Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State University and a Master’s from California University of PA. Dave worked for 84 Lumber and Sensus. He loved to cook and homebrew and was devoted to God and his church, a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church.
Visitation at Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Parastas at 7:00 PM in the funeral home. A Panachida service will be held on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the funeral home followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church, Uniontown. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Byzantine Cemetery, Hopwood. The family would like to thank Fr. Kyprian Wojciechowski and Fr. David Bosnich and the staff at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for their compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the Family House, 5308 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 in his memory. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.