Andrew John Ondecko Jr.

Ondecko, Andrew John Jr. 88 Northern Cambria, died November 19, 2015 at Miners Medical Center, Hastings. Born March 31, 1927 in Marstellar, son of Andrew Sr. and Helen (Popik) Ondecko. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Michael, George, Peter and Joseph, sister's, Mary, Helen Shevock, Ann, Margaret Petrof, Agnes Hanwell and Elizabeth Peterson. Survived by wife of 63 years  Rose (Bonatesta) daughters, Diane (Larry ) Waksmunski , Mary Lou (Steven J) Bender both of Northern Cambria, grandchildren, Alexis, Andrea and Derek Waksmunski, Steven and Melissa Bender, step-granddaughter, Christa Bender Eberhardt, step-great-grandchildren, Mara and Mason. Andrew was the last surviving member of his family. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and retired coal miner from Greenwich Collieries.  Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Barnesboro Vets, American Legion, Emeigh Sportsmens and past Democratic Barnesboro District Chairman. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Long-Contres Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria. Funeral Mass Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Fr. Larry Lacovic will be the celebrant. Committal at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Military graveside rites by local veterans organizations.

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