Thomas A. Woitkowiak

Thomas A. Woitkowiak obituary

Thomas A. Woitkowiak

Thomas Woitkowiak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home, LLC on Jul. 28, 2025.

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Thomas A. Woitkowiak, 76, of Latrobe, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital.

Born September 22, 1948, in Bradenville, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Bialas) Woitkowiak.

Prior to Tom's retirement, he was employed at Pace Industries. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Army. Tom was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 3414 and the Lloydsville Fire Department Social Club. One of his favorite hobbies was tending to his garden.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Donahey) Woitkowiak; one brother, Amos Stephen Pezzoni; and two sisters, Antonette Woitkowiak and Stella Knurowski.

Tom is survived by his son, Thomas C. Woitkowiak; one brother, John Woitko; and three sisters, Jenny Hoke, Mary Mehalic, and Frances Mickey.

There will be no public visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a committal service at 11 AM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Unity Cemetery where graveside military honors will be accorded by the Greensburg VFW Post No. 33. Arrangements are being handled by the Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home, LLC, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. To sign the online guest book, send condolences, or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home, LLC

601 Weldon Street, Latrobe, PA 15650

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