Mayor Betty Copeland

Jacob Potanko with Support from His Family, Beautifies Bridgeville by Painting All the Picnic Tables and Benches in Triangle Park as a Step Toward Obtaining the Eagle Scout Rank; Mayor Copeland Awards Him with a Proclamation on the Morning of Friday, November 20th, 2020 Jacob Potanko, the son of David and Jennifer Potanko who is a member of local Boy Scout Troop No. 860, and is in the 7th Grade at the Chartiers Valley Middle School with the support of his family, recently pai...nted all the tables and benches in Triangle Park as part of the process of working toward an Eagle Scout rank. His hard work greatly improved the appearance of Triangle Park and is greatly appreciated by all who use the park, as well as all the citizens of Bridgeville, visitors and members of Bridgeville Borough Government. For Jacob and his family’s effort in giving back to the community by helping to beautify it, Mayor Copeland bestowed a Proclamation to Jacob for Making Improvements to Triangle Park, while living up to the principles of being a Boy Scout. As a united and grateful community we give gratitude to you for your hard work. We are looking for great things from you and wish you and your family happiness and success, said Mayor Copeland. Also, in attendance were Borough Councilmen, Joe Colosimo, Nick Ciesielski and Borough Manager, Joe Kauer.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY: Bridgeville American Legion Post No. 54, Holds Celebration for the 100th Anniversary of Its Original Charter on Veterans Day, 2020 Members of Bridgeville American Legion Post No. 54, some residents of Bridgeville and several local politicians celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding charter of the post, today. The charter was issued by the National American Legion Organization on November 29th, 1920 formally recognizing the formation of the loca...l post in Bridgeville. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, a brief celebration was held. Mayor Copeland gave a brief speech thanking the veterans for their service to country in defending our freedom, as well as acknowledging the many community service projects the Post has initiated in its first 100 years (such as the Memorial Day Parade and many fundraising efforts for local charities). Proclamations honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Local Post were read at the request of Mayor Copeland by, The Honorable Pam Iovino (State Senator, 37th District), The Honorable Jason Ortitay, (State Representative, 46th Legislative District) and the Honorable Thomas Duerr, (Allegheny County Council Member, 5th District). In addition, Proclamations came from the Veterans Breakfast Club (Todd DePastino Executive Director), as well as Bridgeville Borough Government. Also, attending the celebration were Bridgeville Borough Council Members, Joe Colosimo and Nick Ciesielski. The parent Organization’s formal charter was approved by Congress in September of 1919, meaning the Bridgeville American Legion Post was among the first local Posts to be charted in the country (a little over a year later than the formation of the parent organization).

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION: Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2020; Bridgeville American Legion Post No. 54 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary with a 1 PM Program This Veterans Day, Bridgeville American Legion Post No. 54 is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding charter, which was made official, Nov. 29th, 1920. A program will take place at the American Legion Post facility, Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2020, at 325 Station Street at 1 PM. The members of the Post felt that ...it would be a great way to honor all veterans who have served nationally, as well as honoring those from Bridgeville who served and started a tradition of local service which now extends to a century. Several local politicians will be there to share tributes in the honoring of our veterans. For those of us who cannot attend the program, please take time out tomorrow to honor a veteran with a personal thank you, a phone call, a moment of silence, or by flying your flag on Veterans Day. In these unsettled times, America has men and women serving on foreign soil who are in harm’s way and cannot take a day off. Let’s not forget them on this day. Please, join with me in wishing all veterans and current military personnel a happy Veterans Day, said Mayor Copeland. #BRIDGEVILLE STRONG

IN MEMORIAM: Dolores Louise (Dolde) Davis (79) a Long-Time Resident of Bridgeville Recently Passed Away; Sister of former Mayor of Bridgeville, Don Dolde Dolores (Dolde) Davis departed this life on November 6th, 2020. She was the loving wife of Charles Davis Jr. for 59 years. Affectionately known as Dolly, she lived most of her life in Bridgeville, PA, spending time with her family and friends. Being with her family was her biggest love of life. She found great joy in mu...sic, whether it be playing the guitar, organ, accordion or just singing harmony to some of her favorite songs with others. After retirement, her and her husband Chuck spent their winter months at their home in Largo, Fl. Their summer months were spent with their children and grandchildren at SNPJ Recreation Center and with their campsite family and friends. I met her on more than one occasion and she was definitely a great person. One of the special type of people that makes Bridgeville a great place to live. My thoughts and special prayers go out to the family on this sad occasion. She will be missed, said Mayor Copeland. At her request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to the Warchol Funeral Home Inc. She wanted to be remembered with a smile on her face.

REMEMBRANCE: George Danilo (87), Long Time Resident of Bridgeville Passes Away (Oct. 26th) George Danilo (1933 2020), beloved husband of Marlene Gudac Danilo for 67 years; loving father of Marcy (Dane) Barzanty; devoted grandfather of Shane (Kristi) Barzanty and Zachary (Megan) Barzanty; cherished great-grandfather of Natalie Barzanty and Baby B; brother of the late Stephen Danilo, Charles (Julia) Danilo, John (Lietta who survives) Danilo, Paul (Margaret who survives) Dani...lo, Nickolas Danilo, Martin (Frances) Danilo and Stella (Enio) Conoscuito; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Danilo retired as a mail carrier for the Bridgeville Post Office. George was a very good friend of my husband, Curtis who also worked at the Bridgeville Post Office. Curtis always had good words for him. He was highly respected and loved by those who were on his mail route, said Mayor Copeland. He was a veteran of the Korean War and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was also a member of the Bridgeville American Legion Post #54, Sygan Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #6 and the Muse Independent Club. Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 2, in the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, 412-221-3333, where a service will be held at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 3. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Donnell House Concordia Hospice of Washington.