Steven "Jav" T. Javornicky, Jr.

Steven T. "Jav" Javornicky, Jr., 62, of Canonsburg, died on March 20, 2022, in his home. He was born on June 27, 1959, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Steven T. Javornicky, Sr. and Irene Pabian Javornicky. Steven was a graduate of Canon McMillan High School. Mr. Javornicky retired after 40 years, working for North Strabane Township's road crew and as a heavy equipment operator. Steve enjoyed movies, sitcoms and music, and was a big animal lover. He was a gentle, quiet, generous soul, who had a heart of gold. He will be sorely missed. Surviving are two sisters, Noreen (Dennis) Preteroti, of Washington, and Janice (Wayne) Lemonakis, of Bel Air, MD; a nephew, Daniel (Janet) Preteroti, of Washington; a niece, Renee (Matt) Miller, of Washington; a nephew, Gregg (Candace) Preteroti, of Saxonburg; two nieces, Marla (Richard) Vincenti of Washington, and Stacey (Troy) Gump, of Canonsburg; as well as 9 great nieces and nephews. He had numerous cousins, but was especially close to his cousin Melissa (James) DeJohn, of Washington. At the request of the deceased, all services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.