Mark Gira

Mark Gira, 64, of Perryopolis, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born April 7, 1958 in N. Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late John S. Gira Jr. and Elizabeth Hesson Gira who survives and resides in Belle Vernon.  A resident of Perryopolis for the past 35 years, Mr. Gira was a member of St. John the Baptist RC Church and was retired from Fretz Transfer, Belle Vernon.  Mark enjoyed doing landscape paintings for his granddaughters, playing the drums and playing cornhole.

He is survived by two daughters & sons in law Jessica & William Manning of Georgetown, KY, Jennifer & Alan Brandt of Perryopolis, son & daughter in law Mark & Hollie Gira of Bossier City, LA; seven granddaughters Bryn, Leighton, Rasey & Everly Manning, Elsie Brandt, Vera Duncan, Teagan Gira; brother & sister in law John S. & Mary Gira III of Belle Vernon and sister Lisa Malley of Munhall.  He is preceded in death by his wife Rebecca E.  Manack Gira (10/30/2020).  Funeral services are private for the family.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515.