John Antonishek

Antonishek, John, 89, Windber, entered into eternal life April 16, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 13, 1933 in Windber, son of the late Alex and Anna (Conjelko) Antonishek. Preceded in death by brothers, Theodore, Joseph and Alex; grandson, Ian Gabriel; and sisters in law, Elizabeth, Shirley Antonishek and Helen Antonishak; and by brother in law, Lester Reitz. Survived by his best friend and loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Jane (Fox) Antonishek, Windber; sons, Michael John Antonishek married to Paula (Fleegle), Windber; John Keith Antonishek married to Sandy (Vora), Poolesville, Maryland; and Brian Antonishek married to Dr. Linda (Marko), Damascus, Maryland; grandchildren, Justin, Alex, Abigail, Zoe, Zachary, Grace, Ella and Megan, also by brother, George Antonishek; sister in law, Margaret Reitz; and numerous nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond of. John was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War, retired from the Lower Cambria Machine Shop of  Bethlehem Steel Corp., and was a faithful life member of SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Windber. John loved people and much preferred to sit and talk awhile and use his great sense of humor. Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride!  O Christ, rest the soul of thy servant with the saints, where there is neither pain, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting. Vicnaja Pamjat! Eternal Memory! Family will receive friends today, Monday, April 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home, Windber, where Panachida will be held at 7 p.m. with Fr. Miles. Funeral service will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19th at SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Windber, Fr. Miles. Committal with military rites by Windber VFW at church cemetery. www.meekfuneralhome.com.

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