Edward Volansky

Edward Volansky, 92, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on Saturday January 17th, 2026 in Sharon Regional Hospital Sharon, PA.

Ed was born February 21st, 1933 in Farrell, PA to Andrew and Mary Volansky. Raised in Farrell, Ed attended and graduated from Farrell High School in May of 1951. He enlisted in the US Navy during high school and went on to proudly serve 4 years on the U.S.S. New Jersey during the Korean Conflict. The ship he served on was the last battleship to fire on North Korea before the second cease fire in 1953. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy on April 8th, 1955. For his service to our country he was awarded the Combat Action Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and United Nations Service Medal.

At a church picnic, he met his wife Louise “Weezie” (Gelesky) Volansky whom he promptly went to Virginia and eloped in marriage on November 26th, 1955. Together they shared a fulfilling life, providing a loving home to their many fur babies over the years, volunteering at numerous events, and spending quality time enjoying each other’s company. Ed and Weezie were devoted fans of the Sharpsville athletic teams and volunteered their time to sporting events from 1994 to 2013. Ed was true to his marriage vows and remained by Weezie’s side through sickness and health until her unfortunate passing September 4th, 2016.

Ed worked from the time he was a mere lad, delivering groceries. In Ed’s words, “after 40 years 8 months and 30 days, but who’s counting” he retired from Sawhill, Wheatland in 1994.

He was a lifetime member of the Sharpsville VFW Post 6404, Sharpsville American Legion Post 162 and 48 where he served as past commander and many other roles for each. He also called bingo for the ladies Auxiliary on Monday nights. Besides volunteering at concession stands for multiple sports so families could watch their children play, Ed served as a Sharpsville Santa Claus with the Sharpsville Service Club for many years.

Ed enjoyed volunteering his time in the community and was awarded “person of the year” by the Sharpsville Historical Society in 2019. On October 14th, 2021 he was awarded the Ambassador for Peace Medal. Following the ceremony, the mayor of Sharpsville declared October 14th, Ed Volansky Day.

Surviving are many friends, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend who will truly miss his smile, laugh, and companionship.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Weezie, brothers, Andy, Albert, and John Volansky.

Friends may call Tuesday January 20th, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home 124 W. Main St. Sharpsville, PA. At 6:00 pm full military honors will be offered, after which all are welcome to honor Ed’s life by gathering at the Sharpsville VFW.

Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery next to his beloved wife.

Arrangements entrusted to the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Crematory.

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