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John A. (Zedo) Suchta

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 07, 2017

John A. (Zedo) Suchta, 93, of West Mifflin died peacefully Sunday. June 4, 2017, in UPMC Shadyside. Born in Duquesne, May 30, 1924, he was the son of the Late George and Elizabeth (Torchak) Suchta. Mr. Suchta was a member and usher of Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, The Parish Men's Club, a Retired Craneman of the former U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works, former Grievance Officer of the Steelworker's Union and a proud Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corp. Mr. Suchta was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan, loving his Pirates, Steelers, Pens and Panthers.

Beloved husband of the Late Dorothy (Perhac) Suchta. He is survived by his loving children, Raymond (Joan) Suchta of Peters Twp., Lawrence Suchta of West Mifflin, Kathleen (Patrick) Sullivan of West Norriton, PA, and Christine Matelan (James Ciamacco) of Pittsburgh, and two sisters, Helen Gambal and Pauline Perhac; special "Zedo" to six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Andrew, George, Virginia, Mary, and Anne.

Family and Friends will be received from 2 - 4 and 6 - 9pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Richford and Commonwealth Avenue, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Thursday June 8, 2017 at 9:30am will be followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Resurrection Church with Rev. Edward Czemerda as Celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.

Originally published June 07, 2017.

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