John Staryszak, 43, of Gibsonia, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. John was born on June 22, 1974 in Pittsburgh, son of Frank and Sandra Staryszak, brother of Michael (Ariel) Staryszak and the late Christopher Joseph Staryszak, uncle of Allana, Ava, Anthony, Aaron, Augustine and Abrahah. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert & Julia Staryszak, and John & Martha Rodenz. John was an avid reader, gourmet cook, artist, and writer. He also loved to travel and worked in places such as London, Germany, Japan, Canada, New York, San Francisco, Boston, Louisville, and Atlanta. He will be dearly missed by family, friends and his dog, Parker. A memorial Mass will be held at Mount Saint Peter, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15608 at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Rj Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service 724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com