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John Kashlak Obituary
81, of West Mifflin, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at home. Born in Curtisville, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Luchkanych) Kashlak. He retired as chief of plant security from General Motors Fisher Body; served as Chaplain for the Masons at the Duquesne- McKeesport Lodge for 28 years and also the past master; a member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Duquesne; treasurer of the GM Retirement Club; a 1944 Duquesne High School graduate, he led the basketball team that year to the state championship; he was a 1948 graduate of the State University of Iowa and honorably served on active duty in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Kiki (Lada) Kashlak; daughters Katherine (David) Rinkacs of Orlando, FL, and Lisa (Richard) Anderson of Hopewell; granddaughter Avalina Anderson and a sister Frances Kashlak of Duquesne. Friends received TEICHART- GRACAN FUNERAL HOME Thurs. 2-4 and 6-9. A parastas service will be held Thurs. 7:30 pm in the funeral home. Additional visitation will be Fri. from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, at which time a funeral liturgy will be held with the Very Rev. David Lesko. Interment following St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.
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Walter Giesy, Jr.
November 8, 2008
I was just made aware of John's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. John & I graduated together from Duquesne & I also have fond memories of our times at the Lodge & Duquesne Golf Club. He will be missed.
Patricia Toth
February 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susan and Michael Harmston
February 8, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lynne, Tula, & Margie Kakiou
February 7, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy KiKi,Lisa, Rick,Avalina,& Family
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you.
Lynne, Tula, & Margie
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Denis and Cheryl Rinkacs
February 7, 2008
Grant rest, O God, to your servant and place John in paradise where the choirs of saints and righteous shine like stars. O Lord, give rest to your departed servant and remit all John's transgressions.
God grant eternal rest to the soul of your departed servant John and remember John forever.
with our deepest sympathies
David Marks
February 7, 2008
Duquesne has lost yet another great son. Our sympathies go out to the Kashlak family for their loss, while we celebrate Heaven's gain.
The Marks Family
John, February 2007
Carol (Andres) Baer
February 7, 2008
Dear Kiki, Kathy and Dave, Lisa and Rick and Avalina, and family,
Words cannot express the great sorrow and sadness that I feel in my heart. I am so very sorry and I will miss John terribly. I am so sorry that I cannot be there. Sending you hugs and love and wishing you strength and peace.
I'm attaching a photo from February 2007 that I thought you'd like to have.
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