Cornelius "Neal" Jancsura Obituary (1925

Lorain - Cornelius "Neal" Jancsura, 90, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born May 13, 1925 in Vintondale, PA and was a lifelong resident of Lorain. Neal was a graduate of Lorain High School. He was a Veteran of WWII and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Wichita. Neal worked for U.S. Steel for more than forty years and retired as head of transportation in 1983. He was a long time member and highly involved at St. Anthony of Padua Church where he helped start the Credit Union and ushered for over 25 years. Neal enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol (nee: Zernikow) Jancsura; two daughters, Audrey Jancsura and Marcie (Gary) Cooper; four sons, Neal "Pat" (Renee), Jim (Debbie), Paul (Margaret) and Joel (Gretchen) Jancsura; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and one nephew, Eric Zernikow. Neal was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Helen (nee: Vargo) Jancsura; and baby brother, Jerome. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961, today, Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 East Erie Avenue, Lorain, Fr. Joseph West, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH where military honors will be performed by VFW Post 9871. Memorial contributions may be made in Neal's memory to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 East Erie Avenue, Lorain 44052. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.