John N. Plavetich

John Nicholas Plavetich passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, at Country Meadows, Bridgeville. Born on August 5, 1944, son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Kovatich) Plavetich. John worked at the Westmoreland County Court House until his retirement. He loved being outdoors, especially when fishing and serving as a proud member of the Seven Springs Ski Patrol. John was passionate about history, soul music as well as being a proud native of Monessen. He was an avid amateur photographer and enjoyed sharing his photographs with others. His sense of humor and story telling was always present with family and friends. He will be missed and will always be remembered in our hearts. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Drop, brother-in-law, Louis Drop, niece, Kim Anderson, and brother-in-law, Jack McElroy. He is survived by his sister, Frances McElroy, nephews, John McElroy (Hilary) and Ryan McElroy (Stacey) and great-nephews, Jack, Nick and Callan McElroy. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday November 26, 2022 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the Robert A. Billick Funeral Home Inc., Grand Blvd. & Marion Ave. Monessen. Memorial contributions will be announced in the near future. Memorial contributions in John's memory can be made to UPMC Children's Hospital 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh PA. 15224 ATTN: Kathi Exler