John E. Weinel, III

John E. Weinel, III., age 67, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Thursday evening, September 6, 2018 at his home.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 8, 1950, he was the son of the late John E. and Lorrainna Langdon Weinel, Jr.

John was the founder of his own company and was very active with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for water rescue.

He belonged to the Explorer’s Club of Pittsburgh.  An avid spelunker, he was a member of the Pittsburgh Grotto of the National Speciological Society, the National Association for Search and Rescue and the International Technical Rescue Symposium.

Surviving are his significant other of 30 years, Pamela Long of Pittsburgh, a son, John E. Weinel, IV of Rochester, PA, a brother, John “Butch” Weinel (Mary Jo) of Butler, and four nephews, A.J. (Sierra), Hunter, Harrison and Spencer Weinel.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Weinel.

Family and friends will have a celebration of life at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc., 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.