James J. Verbonach, 66, of Connoquenessing Township passed away peacefully early Thursday morning.

Born Nov. 2, 1946, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Stella Ziritzka Verbonach.

He was retired from Matthews International in Pittsburgh, where he was an etcher in graphic arts packaging.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice J. Selzer Verbonach; two sons, Gerard (Mary) Burke of Florida, and Regis (Angela) Burke of Maryland; four grandchildren; his brother, Ronald (Jane) Verbonach of Adah, Pa.; and dear friends, Norman and Keri Ochs of Rochester, Pa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Verbonach — Private arrangements for James J. Verbonach, who passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, were entrusted to the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main St., Prospect. The family is planning a memorial service in the near future.Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.Please visit www.raisleyfuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute for the family.