George Warholak, 84, of Clearfield died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born on July 1, 1928 in Madera, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Belis) Warholak.
Mr. Warholak was employed at Piper Aircraft for 13 years and also was a member of Local Union 910, working in the construction business.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.
He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by three children Ann Marie Warholak of Clearfield, Debra Kollar and husband John of Rossiter and Patricia Warholak of Clearfield: four grandchildren, Jodalynn, Jesta, Christina and James; and a great granddaughter, Serenity.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy J. (Krupar) Warholak on November 4, 1988 and whom he wed on August 29, 1969 in Ramey; two sons, Thomas and George Warholak; four sisters, Catherine Werner, Anna Warholak, Suzanne Warholak and Evelyn Urban: and three brothers, Michael, Peter and John Warholak.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Saturday at 10 am with Father Brandon Kleckner as celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Mary's Ukranian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Post Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 5 - 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 9 - 9:30 AM.
A Christian Vigil service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 4:45 pm.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Catholic Church or St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 South Front Street, Clearfield.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.