Obituaries

William T. Shalongo, 85, of Danville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1939, in Rush Twp, PA; a son of the late Florian and Anna (Masonis) Shalongo.

Bill graduated from Danville Area High School in 1957.

He served his country with honor in the United States Army.

He was married to his loving wife, Joette J. (Kistner) Shalongo for 63 years. They were married July 1, 1961.

Bill was employed as a dock supervisor at Branch Trucking Company and went on to build homes with Pinebrook Homes, Danville and then worked for the Danville Borough.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Danville; the American Legion Post 40 and a former member of the Danville Moose.

Bill found solace in the great outdoors through hunting and fishing. His unwavering passion for cars was matched only by the joy he found in sharing these interests with his grandchildren and great-grandson. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son; Edward Shalongo and his wife Brenda of Danville and one daughter; Sue Ann Lynn and her husband Brad of Mifflinburg, PA, as well as four grandchildren; Keith Shalongo along with his son; Liam of Lewisburg; Kyle Shalongo of Danville; Cassie Hourlland and her boyfriend Dan Shefner of Syracuse, NY and Lindsey Hourlland of New Berlin, PA. Bill is also survived by one brother; Richard Shalongo of Fort Lauderhill, FL and one sister; Patsy Lehman and her husband Al of Coal Twp, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers; Flory, Joseph, Bernie, Phillip, and Edward along with four sisters; Anna, Esther, Mary Lou and Phyllis.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Bill will be laid to rest at the Odd Fellows Cemetery Columbarium, Danville, PA. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danville SPCA; 1467 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821 or online at Donate | Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (pspca.org).

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.