Andrew J. Makara, 86, of West Deer Twp., passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Born October 27, 1926 in West Deer Township to the late Stephen and Maria (Chislak) Makara he lived his entire life in the community. He served in the United States Army at the end of WWII. Andy was retired from Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge, where he worked for 44 years as a pipe fitter. He belonged to Transfiguration RCC, Knights of Columbus, Russellton, West Deer Twp. Volunteer Fire Department #1 where he was a life member, Slovak American Club, Tarentum, and the Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Tarentum. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, bowling, golf, and gardening.

Andy is survived by his wife of 30 years Mildred "Mickey" (Karan-Demeio) Makara; Daughters Kathy (Scott) Bailey of West Deer Twp, Andrea (Tim) Blackburn of Middlesex Twp, and Donna (Kim) Trocki of West Deer Twp; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife in 1967 Sally (Carson) Makara; brothers Joe and Steve Makara; sisters Anna Makara, Helen Miller, and Mary Chalin.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation Sunday, July 28, 2013, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Rd Russellton, West Deer Twp. Christian funeral mass will be conducted by Rev. James P. Holland Monday 10 am at Transfiguration RCC, Russellton. Andy will be laid to rest next to his first wife at Transfiguration Church Cemetery, Russellton.

Family suggests memorials be made to the Catholic Hospice of Pittsburgh, 6200 Brooktree Rd Ste 220, Wexford, Pa 15090