John A. "Sonny" Metal Jr., 76, of West Deer Township, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Rural Ridge, Indiana Township, March 1, 1937, to the late John Sr. and Mary (Duryea) Metal; he lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Metal was an analytical technician for Alcoa Research, New Kennsington retiring in 1992. John was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He loved his life, friends, and family, and was a very generous man. John was a life member of the Owls Club, Russellton, and a member of the American Legion, West Deer Twp.

He is survived by his love of 23 years, Diane Douglas; children, Debbie (David) Gregoire of Butler, Patty Jendrasik of Pittsburgh, and Michael (Diann) Metal of Valencia; grandchildren, Keefer and Chloe Gregoire, Ashley and Marisa Jendrasik, and Brent and Alaina Metal; great grandchild, Kennedy Norton; siblings, Ron (Dianne) Metal of California and Marilyn (Stanley) Kreminski of Springdale; and his best friend, Chyloe. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Metal.

A blessing service will be held 5pm Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, Russellton, West Deer Twp. with Rev James P. Holland officiating. Visitation and celebration of Sonny's life will follow after the service until 8pm.