Gola, Ernest J.
Monroeville
Ernest J. Gola, 82, of Monroeville, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Ernie was a World War II and Korean War Marine Corps veteran and a retired brakeman for the Union Railroad. He served his parish, North American Martyrs, as an usher and was a member of East Pittsburgh VFW Post 5008 and very proud of his Czech heritage. Husband of the late Dr. Irene Smulczenski. Brother of Martha Macha and the late Albina Versace, Mary Worhatzch, Evelyn Smith and Joseph Gola. Beloved uncle and "father and grandfather figure" to many nieces and nephews. Friends welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK/MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James Street, Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in North American Martyrs Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery.