Henry David "Henny" Jasiewicz

Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 26, 2017

Henry David Jasiewicz, 71, of McKeesport, died Tuesday April 25, 2017 at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He fought until the end.  He was a 1963 graduate of McKeesport High School. Owner/operator of Renzie Auto Center and leader of, Henny & the Versa J's polka band.  Also former member of the Bell Hops Orchestra.  Henny was a 2005 Grammy nominated recording artist.

He was born May 22, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Henry T. and Josephine Balawadjer Jasiewicz. Married,  Joan A. Wirth Jasiewicz on April 8, 1967.  Father of Teri Jasiewicz (John) Binkiewicz of Pickerington, Ohio and Henry J. "Butchie" (Teresa Whitney) Jasiewicz of Hempfield Township, PA. Brother to Diane "Dee-Dee" Jasiewicz Ogrodny (late Stas) of Nashville, TN.

Also survived by nieces and nephews and several cousins. Pap to 6 grandchildren whom he loved and was proud of:  Justin, Jayna and Anna Binkiewicz - Julia, Emma, and Jacob Jasiewicz.  They were the center of his life.  He was a people person as he worked as a mechanic and played many weddings and dances while traveling across the country. He was a gentle man who loved his children and grandchildren and loved to spend time at their activities.  He belongs to the 11th Ward club, the PNA Club #352 in McKeesport, Pittsburgh Musicians, Cleveland Polka Association, United States Polka Association and International Polka Association.. He was inducted into the IPA Hall of Fame in Chicago, IL. He wore many hats through out his life! The family would like to thank Henny's many care-givers including: Hillman Cancer Center, Dr. Drappatz, Dr. Lou DiToppa and all of the nurses/staff for their support and help to get him through his battle. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 27, from 4 to 7 and on Friday, April 28, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 AM at Corpus Christi Church.  The Rev. Kevin Dominik and The Rev. George DeVille will be co-celebrating. Interment will be at St. Mary's Polish Cemetery, White Oak. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published April 26, 2017.

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