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1943
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2024
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FRANK BAKAYSA Obituary
He was born Jan. 30, 1943, in Thompsontown, R.D. LaJose, son of the late George and Annie (Hook) Bakaysa.
Preceded in death by wife, the former Shirley Harris on July 23, 2015; brothers, George, Mike, Andy, John, and Charles; sisters, Anna Sawyer and Susan Patrick.
Survived by son, Doug; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a U.S. Army veteran where he served in the Howitzer Battalion, 92nd Field Artillery out of Clearfield.
Frank retired from the Department of Revenue, Johnstown in 2004. He was a life member of the Glendale Sportsman's Association, and served on the executive board of AFSCME, Clearfield.
Frank was a life member of St. Michael Orthodox Church, Irvona, where he was a dedicated church council member for many years, and where a funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m., with the Very Rev. Alexander Cadman officiating.
Committal will be at St. Basil Cemetery, Coalport.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, 1085 Main St., Coalport, where a Panikhida Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Michael Orthodox Church, Irvona, PA 16656 in Frank's memory.
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Clearfield Professional Group
October 21, 2024
May you rest in eternal peace.
Wanda Rougeux
October 19, 2024
Frank was always one of my favorite patients and favorite people. He always had a smile on his face and always said something funny. He will be greatly missed.
His former favorite nurse and friend, Wanda Rougeux
Kathy Mahute Kephart
October 16, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Joe and Kathy Kephart Gainesville, Ga.
Bill Rubbe
October 16, 2024
Rest in peace Frank, Now you are with your bride, Shirley God Bless you. Sincerely, the Rubbe family
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