James Andrew Cervenak, 81, of Morann, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Jim was born on November 19, 1942 in Morann at the same residence he resided. He was the son of the late Valentine and Anna (Gulash) Cervenak.

On October 8, 1966 he married Rosemary Diane Rakar in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Houtzdale.

As a member of the IBEW Local 126 since 1966, he worked as a Union Lineman and Foreman for many years as he traveled throughout Pennsylvania. He would reminisce on his travels of all the substations, towers and traffic lights he installed throughout the state. A parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church in Houtzdale serving as a lector and dedicated volunteer for the Labor Day Parish festivals and third-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Valley Council 10376. Jim’s passion for gardening, evident in the annual harvest of bountiful vegetables he proudly shared with family, friends, and neighbors. Jim loved local sports, including Moshannon Valley, Penn State, and Pittsburgh teams. His appreciation for the outdoors, coupled with moments spent admiring nature and wildlife while listening to Polka music, reflects a deep sense of joy in simple yet meaningful pleasures.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Cervenak, Magdelene Vild, and Marvine Zazworsky.

In addition to his wife of 57 years, he will be dearly missed by his children, Lori (Scott) Coleman of Carlisle, James A. Cervenak, Jr. of Morann, Katherine (Ty) Gingrich of Dillsburg, and Cheryl (Bryan) Chadderton of Aldie, VA; three sisters, Helen Kost of Michigan, Irene Bailey of Florida, and Frances Clancy of New York; one brother, Joseph Cervenak of Morann; two grandchildren, Vanessa (Fred) Caruso of Sinking Springs and Derrick Coleman of Philadelphia; and one great-granddaughter, Kora Caruso.

He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephew, and great nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received 4:00-7:00pm Thursday and 9:30-10:30am Friday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc, Ramey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00am at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. Fr. Johnathan Schmolt will officiate. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ramey.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com