Kenneth J. Voytko

VOYTKO – Kenneth J., 50, Northern Cambria, died May 6, 2010. Born Sept. 4, 1959, in Spangler, son of the late Michael and Frances (Dunn) Voytko. Survived by son, Benjamin Voytko, Pittsburgh; and brothers and sisters,  James M. Voytko, Portland, Ore.; Jane A. Holtry, Beaverton, Ore.; Patricia F. Voytko Zito, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Judith I. Voytko, Northern Cambria; Michael M. Voytko, Northern Cambria; Mary M. Flynn, Rose Valley, Pa.; and Richard A. Voytko, New Castle. Also survived by former wife, Pamela (Fuller) Voytko. Ken graduated from Williamsport Area Community College in 1979 and went to work with Four Seasons Builders in Westover until 1991, when he was hired by Appalachia IU8. He was promoted to facilities manager at IU8 in 1994. Ken was a skilled carpenter whose craftsmanship can be seen in many homes in the region, both in construction work and in fine furniture pieces and cabinetry created for family and friends. In addition, Ken was passionate about his outdoor hobbies and his enthusiasm for them drew others along with him. He loved biking, both on his own and with his friends in the Blair Bicycling Club. He was a regular golfer at Cambrian Hills, and he recently added hiking as one of his favorite ways to enjoy life.  Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Longtime member of Barnesboro Slovak Club, having served for many years as an officer. Friends will be received from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Prince of Peace Chapel, Father Larry Lacovic and Father David Arseneault, concelebrants. Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery. Ken's strength of character, dedication and love of life were a gift to all those who knew him. He will be missed as a loving father, a caring brother and a true friend.