Joseph Semanchik Jr.

Joseph Semanchik Jr. obituary, Johnstown, PA

Joseph Semanchik Jr.

Joseph Semanchik Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2010.
SEMANCHIK – Joseph Jr., 82, Portage, died Jan. 8, 2010, in Portage. Born April 13, 1927, in Portage, son of Joseph Sr. and Anna Semanchik. Preceded in death by parents; wife Josephine (Signorino) Semanchik; brother, Michael Semanchik; and sister, Mary Homa. Survived by children, John, married to the former Vicki Krajewski; Thomas, married to the former Deborah Edwards; and Joseph, married to the former Deborah Plummer, all of Portage; and Mary Ann, wife of S. Perry Zaffuto, Ebensburg R.D. He will be sadly missed by his by grandchildren, Tammy, and husband, Billy Childers; Travis Semanchik, and wife, Colette; Kirstie Semanchik, and friend, Craig Karduck; Nicki, and husband, Jamie Burley; Jo-Leigh Semanchik; Tiffany Semanchik, and friend, Jeff Friday; Krystal, and friend, Kevin Gossard;  S/Sgt. Salvadore Zaffuto, Jr. USAF; and  Samantha, and husband, Daniel Kozen; and great-grandchildren, Austin, Walker, Megan, Ryan, Ashley, Bridget, Aspen, Halie, Madison and RiLynn. Brother of Richard Semanchik, Shelbysville, Del. World War II Army veteran. Retired roller from Gautier Division of Bethlehem Steel with 37  years of service. Joe was the hearse driver for Serenko Funeral Home for 20 years and his co-workers fondly dubbed him the "Coachman." Joe's favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and hanging out at Portage Service Station with his buddies. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Walter Moll, celebrant. Committal, St. Bartholomew Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Portage Ambulance Association or Portage Public Library. Military funeral rites will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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January 11, 2010

Amy Fox Bouza posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2010

Ucky,Chris,Gary,Trista,Alexis Edwards posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2010

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Amy Fox Bouza

January 11, 2010

My sympathies go out to your entire family. May memories of your father give you comfort and peace at this sad time.

Ucky,Chris,Gary,Trista,Alexis Edwards

January 11, 2010

Pap was a very special person that we got to meet many years ago. He was a very friendly man who always had a smile on his face. I had the chance to care for him a week after Christmas we had some good conversations together , but he was stubborn when it came to him sitting in his chair. We will always remember his smile and his great sense of humor. He is now resting in peace with his wife he loved so much.

January 10, 2010

Mary Ann,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you.

Sissy Grove-Owens

Jane Spaid Albertlli

January 9, 2010

Mary Ann and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember your dad from living in Portage all those years. What a wonderful man and friend. God Bless all of you in the days ahead of you.

Kathy Glattke

January 9, 2010

JoLeigh, So sorry to hear of your Pap passing away...you are in my thoughts and prayers...

Salvadore Zaffuto

January 9, 2010

You will always and forever me in my heart Pap. You are the reason i joined the military i wanted to follow in your footsteps. My biggest regret is not being able to be there for the funeral...The military is unfair sometimes but you will never be forgotten. I love you Pap and know that you are in a better place with Gram.

Mary Frances Bryja

January 9, 2010

Dear John, Tom, and family,

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved father. May you find comfort in the memories you have of him.

Hedy & Mary Frances Bryja

Elizabeth Leone

January 9, 2010

Pap, was a wonderful man whom I got to know while caring for him, we had wonderful talks and always a great laugh, you are now at peace with your wife, may god bless you and your family and may you rest in peace.

Samantha Kozen

January 9, 2010

He is going to be very missed by a lot of people. At least now he is back with his wife. Now he's going to have to look down on his newest great grandson Skyler Joseph Kozen. I wish they could have met but Skyler will know who he is and will never forget him. Last thing we said to each other was Love you, Don't let the bed bugs bite. That was our thing we said to each other every time we talked.
Rest in Peace and I will always love you Pappy Joe.

Sami Jo

Anthony Lelinski

January 9, 2010

Deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe's cousin Anthony Lelinski and wife, Charlene-Cumberland, MD

Joy D. Powers

January 9, 2010

Dear Friends,
I'm so sorry for your loss and will have all of you in my thougths and prayers these coming days. Mr. Semanchik was a dear person and I always enjoyed talking with him when he was still in Portage and coming into the water office. Friendship is a dear and precious gift and I consider all of you my dear friends. May you find some comfort the days to come knowing you have a friend that cares.
Sincerely,
Joy D. Powers

Lottie Trexler

January 9, 2010

Tom, John and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. Although I did not know your father, I know that he and your
mother raised a beautiful family full of love and compassion for others.
Cherish the beautiful memories you have of him. It helps ease your pain.

God bless all of you.
Lottie Trexler

Matthew Decort

January 9, 2010

Joe or Pappy Joe as i called him was a great guy with a big heart. I learned alot from him when we worked together and will always remember the fun that the good old crew used to have together

Mary Ann Zaffuto

January 9, 2010

I Love you dad, rest in peace! I was always a "Daddy's Girl"

Sawko Family

January 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nikki Semanchik-Burley

January 8, 2010

Miss you so bad Pap!!! Cant wait to see you and Gram again someday! Love Ya

Tammy (Semanchik) Childers

January 8, 2010

Pap, I know that you are now with Gram and you are at peace. I will forever remember our Sunday morning trips to the news stand after church for you to get the paper and for me to get my chocolate ice cream sandwich. I will miss you always & love you forever. Rest in Peace

Edward Kegg

January 8, 2010

My sympathy to all the family. I remember the good times we had at the Valdengo reunions.

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