Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, July 15, 1929
Add to My HeroesStephen Janeda
Patrolman Stephen Janeda succumbed to injuries suffered as a result of striking a stone wall in the 1200 block of Chartiers Avenue on July 13, 1929.
His mother died about 12 hours before he passed away from his injuries, and they were buried on the same day.
Patrolman Janeda was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for at least nine years. He was survived by several siblings.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 8 years, 8 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Saturday, July 13, 1929
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View all 7 ReflectionsYour beloved mother and her most heroic son buried together. Rest in peace Patrolman Janeda.
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