John Kapitan Obituary
Father John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 17, 1951, the only child of John and Mary (Krych) Kapitan. He was graduated from Midpark Senior High School, Middleburgh Heights, Ohio in 1969.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Kent State University in 1973. In 1979 he received a Masters of Arts in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University. He served in the US Army Quartermaster Corps from June 1973 to June 1983, retiring as a Major. He entered Holy Dormition Monastery, Sybertsville, Pa. and professed Solemn Vows August 1993. He was ordained to the priesthood June 11, 1995, by Bishop Michael Dudick.
Father John served the following Byzantine Catholic Parishes: St. Philip, Sacramento, Calif.; and St. Athanasius, Indianapolis, Ind. In Ohio he served: St. Barbara, Dayton; St. Michael, Pleasant City; and St. Joseph, Toronto, and St. John the Baptist, Mingo Junction, from where he retired.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many cousins. He is survived by members of his community, the Order of Friars Minor.
Visitation for Father John will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Mt. Macrina Monastery Chapel, Uniontown from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. A Parastas will be celebrated at 6:30 PM. The Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Monastery Chapel on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place following the funeral at Mt. Macrina Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, HOPWOOD, PA.
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George and Diane Mihalick
January 17, 2026
I remember Fr John as my 1st cousin and surviving member of his family. We have been in touch throughout his life and the final days of his journey on earth. May he rest in peace with his parents grandparents aunts and uncles.
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Monica Harris
January 3, 2026
I remember him when he was Brother John at Ascension of our Lord in Williamsburg VA and we kept in touch through his spiritual journey. I admire his grace and peace during his last few days. Eternal Memory.
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