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In Memory of
John
Pappal
Pappal
1922 - 2015
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Obituary for John Pappal
John Pappal, 93 of Indiana, Pa, formally of Dixonville, Pa went to be with our Lord at the Indiana Regional Medical Center Hospice care on July 22, 2015
Born on January 21, 1922 in Bakerton, PA to the late Stephen and Anastasia (Najda) Pappal.
Mr. Pappal is a veteran of WWII, Army infantry and fought on the front lines in the Battle of the Bulge among other major battles. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. He was a patriot and proud to be an American, flying the flag at every opportunity. After 15 years in the coal mines, he worked at Greensteel Incorporation in Dixonville, until he retired in 1987.
Mr. Pappal was a member of the American Legion, Clymer Pa and was the oldest member of the St John Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Dixonville, Pa where he served on the board in several capacities over the years. John had a wonderful sense of humor with a contagious laugh and a great love of Polkas and country music. He was loved by all that knew him. John enjoyed playing with his grand and great grandchildren, woodworking, jig saw puzzles and helping his wife make rugs.
Mr. Pappal is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose (Julock) Pappal; Son Samuel Pappal and wife Patricia of Hudson, NH, Daughter Rose Mary (Pappal) Jones and husband Keith of Clarksburg, PA and son Stephen Pappal of Indiana, Pa. Seven granddaughters, Erin, Adrienne, Sherilyn, Anna, Keeli, Pamela and Robin. Two great-grandsons, Paul and Evan. One brother Metro Pappal and wife Debby of Lewiston, NY, sister-in- laws Ann Pappal, Doris Pappal and Kathrene Julock Marusa. And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Frank Pappal, Andrew Pappal, Mike Pappal, Charles Pappal, George Pappal and one sister Mary (Pappal) Kostryk
Friends will be received on Sunday, July 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Rairigh- Bence Funeral Home in Clymer, with a Parastas service at 7:15 p.m. Devine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27 at St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville with the Rev. George Hnatko officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Born on January 21, 1922 in Bakerton, PA to the late Stephen and Anastasia (Najda) Pappal.
Mr. Pappal is a veteran of WWII, Army infantry and fought on the front lines in the Battle of the Bulge among other major battles. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. He was a patriot and proud to be an American, flying the flag at every opportunity. After 15 years in the coal mines, he worked at Greensteel Incorporation in Dixonville, until he retired in 1987.
Mr. Pappal was a member of the American Legion, Clymer Pa and was the oldest member of the St John Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Dixonville, Pa where he served on the board in several capacities over the years. John had a wonderful sense of humor with a contagious laugh and a great love of Polkas and country music. He was loved by all that knew him. John enjoyed playing with his grand and great grandchildren, woodworking, jig saw puzzles and helping his wife make rugs.
Mr. Pappal is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose (Julock) Pappal; Son Samuel Pappal and wife Patricia of Hudson, NH, Daughter Rose Mary (Pappal) Jones and husband Keith of Clarksburg, PA and son Stephen Pappal of Indiana, Pa. Seven granddaughters, Erin, Adrienne, Sherilyn, Anna, Keeli, Pamela and Robin. Two great-grandsons, Paul and Evan. One brother Metro Pappal and wife Debby of Lewiston, NY, sister-in- laws Ann Pappal, Doris Pappal and Kathrene Julock Marusa. And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Frank Pappal, Andrew Pappal, Mike Pappal, Charles Pappal, George Pappal and one sister Mary (Pappal) Kostryk
Friends will be received on Sunday, July 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Rairigh- Bence Funeral Home in Clymer, with a Parastas service at 7:15 p.m. Devine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27 at St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville with the Rev. George Hnatko officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
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