Feb 6, 2026

Menallen Township

William R. “Bib” Tolnai, Jr., 74, of Menallen Township, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in his home. He was born May 7, 1951 in Uniontown, a son of William R. Sr., and Margaret Krulock Tolnai.

Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn “Cookie” Mankovitch; sister, Marie “Tootsie” Bentz and husband Duane; nephews, Matt and Duane Bentz; aunt and sister-in-law, Patricia Patty Krulock; niece and cousin, Pam Springer and husband Mark; cousins, Lisa and Ron; best friend, Skip Thomas; extended family, Jody Litman and husband C.J.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bib worked as a crane operator for 50 years with Operating Engineers Local 66 Union. His favorite employer was Anthony Crane.

He was a member of Saint Mary Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, New Salem.

Bib’s hobby was buying used cars and trucks and refurbishing them. He loved Chevy and GMCs and never found a Ford he liked.

Bib’s family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 8, in the KISH-FABRY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 20 N. Mill Street, New Salem, where a Parastas will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A Divine Liturgy of the Deceased will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 9, in Saint Mary Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, New Salem, with the Very Reverend James A. Ragan as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown.

Condolences are welcome at kishfabry.com