Peter M. Magoc

1930 - 2022

Peter M. "Pete" Magoc, 91, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. He was born May 14, 1930, in Tarentum, to the late Anthony and Margaret A. (Kalincask) Magoc. Pete lived in Natrona Heights since 1977 and prior to that, Tarentum. He was a supervisor at Allegheny Ludlum Steel Research, retiring after 45 years. Pete was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean War, where he was a sergeant and ambulance driver for a MASH unit . He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum, Brackenridge American Legion, Tarentum Jednota and was formerly a member of Natrona Heights VFW, helping the clubs with social functions on many occasions. He was a member of the church choir and was active on the church council for many years, and along with his wife, Pat, they assisted in many of the church's fundraising bake sales. Peter graduated from Tarentum High School in 1948 and enjoyed bowling in the Allegheny Ludlum League and the SS. Peter and Paul league. Their home in Natrona Heights was the site of many Magoc family reunions, and many parties with family and friends. Dad enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, 10 in all, at the swimming pool they built and baking with mom, nut rolls, lady locks and other baked goods. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Patricia A. (Zaken) Magoc; children, Matthew (Tracie) Magoc, of Natrona Heights and Sharon (Carl) Misera, of Oakmont; son-in-law, George Kabay, of Lower Burrell; and grandchildren, Nicholas Magoc, Emily Magoc and husband, Arjun Yarlagaden, Kate Magoc, Erin Magoc, Taylor Magoc, Bethany (Pete) Nigra, Kayla Misera, Megan Misera, Adam Kabay and Victor (Lexi) Kabay. Also surviving is his sister, Josephine Berkoben, of Tarentum. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorraine Kabay; grandson, Jonathan Kabay; and five brothers, Thomas, Stephen, John, Andrew and Frank Magoc. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, where a Panachida will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday followed by a Divine liturgy at 10 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Tarentum, with Father Vasyl Polyak officiating. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township. A Parastas will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The family requests that everyone please wear a mask. Visit www.dusterfh.com.