Obituaries: Surnames K-S Submitted by Smerek Group Researchers

KOWALCZYK, Eva (Manjack)
Houtzdale - Mrs Eva Kowalczyk, 63, of Houtzdale, died at 1:20 p.m. yesterday in the
Philipsburg State General Hospital following a lengthy illness. A daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Manjack, she was born at Smoke Run Sept. 27, 1906. She was a member of
St. Barbara's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, John, and four children:
Mrs. John (Rose) Bungo, Tonawanda, N.Y.; Mrs. John (Marian) Burns, Grand Island,
N.Y.; Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Gallagher, Waldorf, Md.; and John Kowalczyk, Endicott,
N.Y. Eighteen grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers also survive: Mrs. Clara
Fivelo and John Manjack, New York City; Mrs Mary Sacolic, Ramey: Mrs. Susan
Fundanish, Smoke Run; and Michael Manjack, Pittsburgh. A number of nieces and
nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two
brothers. Friends will be received in the Raymond M. Hayes Funeral Home Saturday and
Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday prior to the services in St. Barbara's Church at 9:30
a.m. The Rev. Leonard M. Kuziora will officiate and interment will be in the church
cemetery. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, August 14, 1970)
KOZAK, Catherine (Blaha)
IRVONA - Catherine (Blaha) Kozak, 83, who made her home for the past eight months
with Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jones of Irvona, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997, at
Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Kozak formerly resided in Ginter. Born April 30, 1914, in Viola,
Gulich Township, she was the daughter of Metro and Mary (Zazworsky) Blaha. She was
assistant postmaster for Ginter for 40 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Ramey. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. William (Anna) Rawls and Mrs.
Alvin (Olga) Elliot, both of New Jersey, Marge Gursky of Florida and Mary Rudison of
Ohio; a brother, Michael Blaha of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond A. Kozak on June 18, 1995; and
a daughter, Marjory Ann. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday
at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Killian Shuman, T.O.R., as celebrant. Friends
will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 8-9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Kruise
Funeral Home Inc., Ramey. A Vigil Prayer service followed by the Rosary will begin at 8
p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Shuman.
KOZICKI, Leo A.
KOZICKI - Leo A., 77, Sixth Street, Colver, died May 24, 2000, at Conemaugh hospital.
Born Dec. 25, 1922, in Six Mile Run, Pa., son of John and Sophie (Beres) Kozicki.
Preceded in death by parents; beloved grandson, David Kozicki; brothers, Edward, Paul,
Pete, Stanley; and sister, Verna. Survived by wife of 56 years, former Mary Ellen
Zawiskie; son, Dennis; daughter-in-law, Mary, Warren, Mich.; and beloved grandson,
Danny Kozicki. Brother of Ted, Tommy, John, Joe; sisters, Virginia Price, Leona
Kowardy, Bernardine McCloskey, and Sandra Kozicki; also survived by many nieces and
nephews; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; and his dog and best friend, "Bootsie."
Retired from Ring Screw Works, Warren, Mich., with 35 years service. Army veteran of
World War II. Friends received from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Matevish and Matevish
Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where vigil wake service will be held Friday. Funeral Mass,
10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Colver, the Rev. James Coveney.