Eugene F. Veres

Eugene F. Veres, 81, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born January 4, 1928 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres.

Eugene retired in 1989 from the Ellwood City Forge where he had been a machinist for 24 years. A Veteran of the US Army/Air force, he was a Paratrooper for the 187th Airborne Division serving from 1946 - 1949. He enjoyed dancing and wood crafting.

Survivors include three children; Steven (Lisa) Veres of New Castle, Susan Veres of Ellwood City, Kathy (Tom) Speelman of Ellwood City, three brothers; John and George Veres of Ellwood City and Andrew Veres of Ohio, five grandchildren; Leanne Veres, Krista Veres, Corey Veres, Don Armstrong and Ryan Armstrong, and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Denes Veres Jr. and a sister, Priscilla Majors.

Private services will be held at the Marshall Funeral Home - Ellwood City on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M with Pastor Carmen Venezie officiating.

Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.