1922
Andrew
2011
Andrew Dunchak
November 19, 1922 — August 3, 2011
Lowellville - Andrew Dunchak, 88, of Lowellville, died Wednesday afternoon at his residence.
Andrew, affectionately known as Andy, was born November 19, 1922 in Carbon, PA, a son of John and Mary Solvesky Dunchak. He was raised in Carbon and moved to Poland in 1939.
A 1940 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Andy worked as an operating engineer for Local No. 66 for 60 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church.
A United States Marine Corp veteran, Andy served in World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
At home, Andy loved maintaining his five acre lawn every Monday until it looked like a golf course.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, the former Mary Volk, whom he married November 9, 1946; one son, Alan Dunchak of Poland; one daughter, Lorraine (Timothy) Makatura of Pittsburgh, PA; three sisters, Stephanie Centofante of Poland, Irene (John) Finamore of VA, and Olga (James) Miletta of Lowellville; four grandchildren, Keith (Cheryl) and Kristy Dunchak, Catie and Aaron Makatura; two great-grandchildren, Rylie and Brooklyn Dunchak; two nephews, David and John Michael Dunchak; and one niece, Judi Duniho.
Besides his parents, Andy was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Joseph, and Nicholas Dunchak; and one sister, Eleanor "Bootsie" Dunchak.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11:30 AM at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland with Fr. Philip Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at the Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland.
Friends will be received Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com .
Andrew, affectionately known as Andy, was born November 19, 1922 in Carbon, PA, a son of John and Mary Solvesky Dunchak. He was raised in Carbon and moved to Poland in 1939.
A 1940 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Andy worked as an operating engineer for Local No. 66 for 60 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church.
A United States Marine Corp veteran, Andy served in World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
At home, Andy loved maintaining his five acre lawn every Monday until it looked like a golf course.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, the former Mary Volk, whom he married November 9, 1946; one son, Alan Dunchak of Poland; one daughter, Lorraine (Timothy) Makatura of Pittsburgh, PA; three sisters, Stephanie Centofante of Poland, Irene (John) Finamore of VA, and Olga (James) Miletta of Lowellville; four grandchildren, Keith (Cheryl) and Kristy Dunchak, Catie and Aaron Makatura; two great-grandchildren, Rylie and Brooklyn Dunchak; two nephews, David and John Michael Dunchak; and one niece, Judi Duniho.
Besides his parents, Andy was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Joseph, and Nicholas Dunchak; and one sister, Eleanor "Bootsie" Dunchak.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11:30 AM at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland with Fr. Philip Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at the Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland.
Friends will be received Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com .
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