Peter J. Slusar, 71, of East Vandergrift, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in the Forbes Regional Hospital. Monroeville. Born Nov. 9, 1952, in New Kensington, he is the son of the late Peter and Myrtle Knox Slusar. A veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam Era, Peter was a retired welder by trade working at Blawnox Steel. He was a member of the Slovak Club and Polish Club both in East Vandergrift, he was a diehard Pittsburgh Sports Fan. He had spent his spare time recycling bottles and scrap metal and enjoyed his trips to the casinos. Peter is survived by his six sisters, Darlene (Walter) Evans of New Kensington, Kathy Conrad of New Kensington, Debbie (Robert) Moore of Buffalo, NY, Karen (David) Marchlewski of Indiana, Julie Grazier of Indiana and Sarah McNabb of Burgettstown; his brother Michael Slusar of Anita; his son-in-law Scott Thomas of Hyde Park; his four grandsons, Peter (Rachel) Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Peyton (Lena) Thomas and Preston Thomas; his granddaughter Patience Thomas; his step-grandson Sean Thomas; and his two great-granddaughters Phoenix Elizabeth Thomas and Alexis Lynn Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Andy Slusar. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, at the DUNMIRE-KERR & ROWE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 244 Franklin Avenue, Vandergrift. Funeral services and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. To leave an online condolence visit us at www.dunmirekerr.com