John G. Wassil, Jr., M.D.
April 29, 1938 — April 7, 2021 (age 82)
SHARON — John G. Wassil, Jr., M.D., 82, passed away Wednesday (April 7) in St. Norbert's Hospice Care, Pittsburgh.
Dr. Wassil was born April 29, 1938 in Sharon, a son of John G. and Susan Grace (Heutsche) Wassil, Sr.
He attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School.
He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., where he was on the fencing team, and in the Monogram Club for student athletes.
Following graduation, he honorably served in the U.S. Army.
Upon his discharge, he continued his education at Albany Medical School, completing his medical degree. He then completed a specialized residency, becoming a licensed Ear, Nose and Throat Physician.
He successfully owned and operated an E.N.T. practice in Sharon for many years, retiring in 2017.
Throughout his professional career, Dr. Wassil remained involved in many aspects of the medical community. He actively served on the board of directors for the following organizations: the Behavioral Health Commission, Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health, MCAR and Physicians Independent Practice Association of Mercer County.
Additionally, he served as division chief for the Department of Otolaryngology of Sharon Regional Health Systems.
He was a member of several medical societies, most notably The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
John was a member of the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.
His wife, the former Carol Anne Hogan, whom he married July 29, 1967, passed away May 1, 2003.
He is survived by a daughter, Susan (Colin) McDonald, Pittsburgh; sons James (fiancée Kristin Nawoczenski) Wassil of San Francisco and Michael (Jessica) Wassil, of Ninevah, Pa.; grandchildren Brennan Wassil, Ethan Wassil, Cameron Wassil, Clayton Wassil, Matthew Wassil, Mark Wassil, Madeline McDonald, Michael McDonald and Ellie McDonald; and a brother, Nick (Roxanne) Wassil of Phoenix.
In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by a son, John G. Wassil, III, M.D.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Carol H. Wassil Academic Scholarship Fund, C/O the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, 7 West State St., Suite 301, Sharon, Pa. 16146.
Calling hours will be Saturday (April 10) from 10 to 11 a.m. in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Church of Notre Dame, 2250 Highland Road, Hermitage, with the Very Rev. Richard Allen, E.V., pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.
This story was originally published April 9, 2021 at 12:17 PM with the headline "John G. Wassil, Jr., M.D.."