Obituary for Mary Rose Hodak (Boruch)
Mary Rose (Boruch) Hodak, 94, of Dixonville, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Michael Hodak, who passed away on September 21, 2001. A daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Sarnovsky) Boruch, Mary was born May 13, 1925.
Mary graduated from Green Township High School. She was a homemaker and co-owner of the former Hodak’s Market in Dixonville with her husband, which they operated from 1947-1997. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mary made excellent Slovak food. She enjoyed visiting with customers at the store and loved to eat out. She had a strong faith and she read the newspaper every day. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune.
During WW II, Mary manufactured bullets in a Latrobe factory. She also worked in Ohio where she helped build airplanes for the war effort and later worked as a secretary at Clark-Controller Company in Warren, Ohio. After the war, she returned to Pennsylvania and worked as a waitress at Stapleton’s Restaurant in Indiana.
She has been a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church since March 5, 1995. She had been a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church in Dixonville until its closing in March of 1995.
In addition to her husband of 54 years and her parents, Mary was preceded in death by the following siblings: George (Judy) Boruch, Irene (Harry) Rorabaugh, Peter (Edna) Boruch, nine month old infant Stevie Boruch, Steve (Rose) Boruch, John Boruch and Robert Boruch.
Mary is survived by her children Mary Jane Hodak, of Dixonville; Michael Hodak (Doreen), of Indiana; and, Judith Hodak, of Dixonville. Brothers-in-law Nick (Mary) Hodak and George (Christine) Hodak numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends also survive her.
Friends will be received Tuesday, May 28 at the Rairigh- Bence Funeral Home of Clymer from 3-6PM. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 2:30 by the CDA #339 Court St. Bernard, prior to visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Indiana on Wednesday, May 29 at 11AM. Interment will be at St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA 15701 or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net
Mary graduated from Green Township High School. She was a homemaker and co-owner of the former Hodak’s Market in Dixonville with her husband, which they operated from 1947-1997. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mary made excellent Slovak food. She enjoyed visiting with customers at the store and loved to eat out. She had a strong faith and she read the newspaper every day. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune.
During WW II, Mary manufactured bullets in a Latrobe factory. She also worked in Ohio where she helped build airplanes for the war effort and later worked as a secretary at Clark-Controller Company in Warren, Ohio. After the war, she returned to Pennsylvania and worked as a waitress at Stapleton’s Restaurant in Indiana.
She has been a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church since March 5, 1995. She had been a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church in Dixonville until its closing in March of 1995.
In addition to her husband of 54 years and her parents, Mary was preceded in death by the following siblings: George (Judy) Boruch, Irene (Harry) Rorabaugh, Peter (Edna) Boruch, nine month old infant Stevie Boruch, Steve (Rose) Boruch, John Boruch and Robert Boruch.
Mary is survived by her children Mary Jane Hodak, of Dixonville; Michael Hodak (Doreen), of Indiana; and, Judith Hodak, of Dixonville. Brothers-in-law Nick (Mary) Hodak and George (Christine) Hodak numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends also survive her.
Friends will be received Tuesday, May 28 at the Rairigh- Bence Funeral Home of Clymer from 3-6PM. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 2:30 by the CDA #339 Court St. Bernard, prior to visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Indiana on Wednesday, May 29 at 11AM. Interment will be at St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, 200 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA 15701 or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net