William H. Breyak

1935 - 2021

William H. Breyak, 86, of Frazer Township, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont, following a brief stay. He was born July 12, 1935, in Harwick, to the late John and Angela (Klikoszowska) Breyak. William lived most of his life in Frazer Township and was of the Christian faith. He attended several specialized art schools in Chicago, Ill. and Pittsburgh, afterwards applying his talents for good use over 20 years. He touched many lives teaching art, judging and creating art exhibits in this area. He also promoted the arts in New Kensington. He worked for American Can Co. in Chicago as a package designer before opening his own art school, The Art Institute of New Kensington, renamed Oakbridge Academy of Arts. After selling the art school, he continued on as owner of Art Framing Etc., first in Blawnox and then in Cheswick. His many talents besides art and framing included landscaping, where he ran his own high lift and the very old Kabota tractor from morning till night. We could hear the hum of the very old tractor. He was a member of the New Kensington Rotary and a graduate of New Kensington High School. William especially enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren, and he loved old cars. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ruth D. (Parkhill) Breyak; his sons, Mark Breyak, of Florida, Daniel (Mary) Breyak, of Minnesota, and Steven (Haruka) Breyak, of Osaka, Japan; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Deanne Burkett, of New Kensington, and Tracy (Joel) Petri, of Raleigh, N.C.; five stepgrandchildren; and a brother, Edward (Dorothy) Breyak, of Allison Park. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday, in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be private. Visit dusterfh.com.