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1937
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2020
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JOYCE GAVLAK Obituary
Born on Nov. 12, 1937 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel G. and Kathryn (Delfosse) Waite.
She was a member of Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale. She was an avid golfer and bowler for many years.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael Gavlak of Tonawanda, N.Y., and Mark Gavlak of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Sandra Baughman of Sanborn, and Judy Gavlak of Mechanicsburg.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael George Gavlak; and an infant brother, Samuel.
Family will receive friends Saturday from Noon until the time of service at 3 p.m. at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Ramey. The Rev. Marc J. Solomon will officiate.
Burial will be private.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks will be required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, 103 N. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tina
July 3, 2025
Still missing your laugh and updates from your golfing and bowling adventures
Tina Kopilchack
July 9, 2020
Fly free Buddy. You can get a hole in one and bowl a 300 every game now. Give everyone a hug. We'll miss you♡♡
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11
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. - Ramey2550 Union Street, Ramey, PA 16671
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11
Service
3:00 p.m.
Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. - Ramey2550 Union Street, Ramey, PA 16671
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Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. - Ramey2550 Union Street, Ramey, PA 16671
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