John J. Sertich
John J. Sertich
John J. Sertich, 62, of Carmichaels, died at 4:55 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011, in his home, after a 27-year struggle with multiple sclerosis.
He was born April 27, 1948, in Waynesburg, a son of Joseph J. Jr. and Stella Klimek Sertich of Carmichaels.
Mr. Sertich was a graduate of Carmichaels Area High School and Salem College of West Virginia and received his master’s in business administration from the University of Maryland.
He served his country in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1970 to 1976.
Mr. Sertich worked as an accountant for the Upjohn-Pfizer Pharmaceutical Co. and as a grant proposal reviewer for the U.S. Air Force, as long as he was able.
He was a 35-year member of Knights of Columbus Council 2577 at Bowie, Md., and attended St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church in Carmichaels.
Deceased is his twin brother, Joseph John Sertich, in 2005.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, John J. Sertich Jr. of Crofton, Md.; a daughter, Angela Sertich Morabito (Vincent) of Columbia, Md.; a granddaughter; a brother, Richard Anthony Sertich (Marte Lightstone) of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a sister, Dr. Patricia Sertich (Denis O’Flynn O’Brien) of Landenburg.
Also surviving are two nieces; a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and many cousins.
He also leaves behind his caregivers, Uncle John Klimek, Harriet and Margaret Cain and Cindy Farrar.