Geno Mariani, 87, of Indiana Twp, passed away November 5, 2015 at St. Margaret Memorial Hospital, Pgh, with his family at his side. He was born on October 23, 1928 to the late Emidio and Domenica Mariani and was a lifelong resident of Rural Ridge. Geno loved hunting, fishing, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Geno worked as a coal miner in the New Field Mine and grew mushrooms on the family farm in Rural Ridge from the 1950's to the 1970's. He was a Life member of the Rural Ridge VFC, member of the former Italian Club, Russellton, and Springdale Sportsman's Club. He is survived by his sons Emidio (Colleen) and David (Maudi) Mariani; grandchildren, Davey (Renee), Ashley (Joe), Haley (Nick), and Chelsea Mariani; great granddaughter, Leanna; brother James (Darlene) Mariani. He is preceded in death by his wife Katherine (Shalenko) Mariani in 1999; brothers Angelo and Frank Mariani. Visitation will be held 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home 179 Starr Rd, Russellton. A Blessing service will be conducted by Rev. James P. Holland 10am Monday in the funeral home. Geno will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Katherine, at Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.