John Marshalek

John Marshalek, 96 of Rural Ridge, Indiana Township died Tuesday October 24, 2017 with his family by his side. John has lived in Rural Ridge for the past 72 years. He was born June 8, 1921 in Russellton to the late Frank G. and Sophie (Tyksinski) Marshalek where he grew up. John went to work in the coal mines working as a Shift Forman for the Republic Steel Mine in Russellton where he worked over 42 years. John served his country during WWII in the US Army as a Sergeant, receiving 4 bronze stars and an arrowhead medal. A member of Transfiguration R.C. Church, Russellton, the UMWA, Life Member of the Owl’s Club where he served as an officer for over 50 years, the Tarentum VFW where he served on the honor guard, the American Legion in Harrison also serving on the honor guard and the Springdale Sportsman Club. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, helping his neighbors and family and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his children Elona “Lonnie” J. (Dan) Marunich of Washington, PA, Earl T. (Deborah) Marshalek of Springdale Township and William J. (Sally) Marshalek of Clinton Township, 7 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren his sisters Helen Marshalek of Bairdford, Anna Marie Horrick of Russellton and Bridget McCorkle of Shaler.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy T. (Brozek) Marshalek in 1985 his sisters Vergie Marshalek and Doris M. Swaiko and his granddaughter Ashley Marshalek.

Family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM in the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer where funeral services will be conducted Friday 10 am with the Rev. James P. Holland, officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar. View obituary online and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com

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