Edward Popyak
<p>Edward A. “Ed” Popyak, Sr., 92, of New Stanton passed away peacefully on 12/29/2023. </p><p><br></p><p>He was born on March 23, 1931 in Beccaria, PA, a son of the late Andrew T. and Catherine (Gresek) Popyack. </p><p><br></p><p>He graduated from BCI High School in 1950. He briefly played minor league baseball. Ed proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict from 1952-1956 and was named Airman of the Month while stationed at Beale Air Force Base in California. He worked for 33 years at Westinghouse Electric. He was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Youngwood. He enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and watching sports as well as attending his children’s activities. </p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 5 sisters (Mary Varnovich, Ann Welch, Irene Solensky, Catherine Hart, Margaret Temchack) and 4 brothers (Joseph, Andrew “Lefty”, Leonard & Martin). </p><p><br></p><p> He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Ann (Lutchka) Popyak; two sons, Edward Jr., of Altoona, and Stephen of New Stanton and one brother, Francis (Henrietta) of Murrysville, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral services and burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc – Ramey, PA.</p><p><br></p><p>We loved you with all our hearts and will miss you, Dad. You were the best.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, the family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, caregivers, and other staff at the VA Medical Centers in Oakland and Aspinwall for the care that they provided to Ed over the years.</p><p> Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com</p><p><br></p>Obituary
Edward A. “Ed” Popyak, Sr., 92, of New Stanton passed away peacefully on 12/29/2023.
He was born on March 23, 1931 in Beccaria, PA, a son of the late Andrew T. and Catherine (Gresek) Popyack.
He graduated from BCI High School in 1950. He briefly played minor league baseball. Ed proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict from 1952-1956 and was named Airman of the Month while stationed at Beale Air Force Base in California. He worked for 33 years at Westinghouse Electric. He was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Youngwood. He enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and watching sports as well as attending his children’s activities.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 5 sisters (Mary Varnovich, Ann Welch, Irene Solensky, Catherine Hart, Margaret Temchack) and 4 brothers (Joseph, Andrew “Lefty”, Leonard & Martin).
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Ann (Lutchka) Popyak; two sons, Edward Jr., of Altoona, and Stephen of New Stanton and one brother, Francis (Henrietta) of Murrysville, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc – Ramey, PA.
We loved you with all our hearts and will miss you, Dad. You were the best.
In addition, the family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, caregivers, and other staff at the VA Medical Centers in Oakland and Aspinwall for the care that they provided to Ed over the years.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com
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