Frank Valencic

Frank Valencic, age 94, of Strabane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Canonsburg Hospital, supported always by the love of his devoted family. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Meadowlands, the son of the late John and Jennie Cvetnic Valencic. Frank was a member of the St. Patrick Church – St. Oscar Romero Parish and was a graduate of Chartiers High School, where he excelled in wrestling, baseball and football. He was the owner of Tomsic Chrysler/Jeep in Meadowlands for over 50 years. On November 19, 1955, he married Marjorie Tomsic, who he leaves behind after 70 years of marriage. Frank proudly served as Master Sergeant in the United States Army as the head of military police in France during the Korean War. A commanding officer arranged leave for him to visit relatives in his home country of Slovenia numerous times, which started a long love of culture and family roots. He was very proud of his Slovenian heritage and spoke fluent Slovenian, traveling there for 30 years with his wife and family. He enjoyed attending various Slovenian festivals, loved to dance and traveled on numerous bus trips with his wife and many friends. His favorite pastime was riding on his tractor all summer long, cutting grass on his farm. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children, Frank J. (Karen) Valencic of Eighty Four, Darryl Valencic (Terri Halaburda) of Canonsburg, Barbara (Ken) Thomas of McMurray, and Jennie (Gary) Pernisek of Canonsburg, his dear grandchildren, Frank (Kristi) Valencic, Eric (Courtney) Valencic, James (Olivia Ridgway) Valencic, Lauren (Matt) Bechtold, Nick (Cara) Thomas, Lindsey Thomas, Stefan, Brandon and Jonathan Pernisek, great-granddaughter Milena Valencic and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his favorite companion, Layla the Australian Shepherd. Frank was the last of his immediate family. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, are his siblings, John Valencic Jr, and his sisters, Mary Lucas, Frances Wozniak and Jennie Valencic.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 pm until 7 pm on Sunday February 22, 2026, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services. Inc. 304 West Pike Street Canonsurg (724) 745-8126, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 am on Monday, February 23, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in St. Patrick Church 317 West Pike Street Canonsburg. Interment with full military honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 191 of Canonsburg Honor Guard and the United States Army in Woodruff Memorial Park Canonsburg. Memorial contributions in Franks name can be made to the Slovenian Radio Program, St Jude Research or the Wounded Warriors Project. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.