Peter Demetro, 85, of Coal Run, passed away at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
A son of the late John and Mary (Melnick) Demetro, he was born in Coal Run on July 12, 1936.
Although Peter was employed as a coal miner, he also owned his own farm. He was often accompanied around his property by his pet Black Angus cow, Dipsy Doo. Referred to as “Uncle Pete” by almost everyone, he was loved by so many for his honesty and caring nature. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived his two sons, Peter (Melanie) Demetro and Charles (Melissa) Demetro, his brother Walter (Lettie) Demetro, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters “Nettie,” Rose, “Nattie,” Wanda, Alice, Anne, and Kay and brothers Charles, John and Fred.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road South, Indiana. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 with the Rev. Dennis Marshall officiating. Private burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery.
Messages of condolence can be left at bowserminichfuneralhome.com.
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