Peter Timko
Peter Timko, 82, of Perryopolis, Pa., died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at 10:30 p.m., in his home. He was born June 30, 1920, in Vanderbilt, Pa., son of John and Anna Kranik Timko.
Peter was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, and was a Cantor in the church for over 30 years. He was also in charge of the church grounds and flowers.
He is a 3rd Degree in the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4424, and a member of St. John Golden Agers, both of Perryopolis.
Peter served on the Perryopolis Boro Council, and was an avid sports fan of Frazier High School football and basketball.
A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy. He was Past Commander of Perryopolis V.F.W. Goldstar Post No. 7023.
Surviving are his wife, Tillie Glozer Timko; one daughter, Mrs. James (Monica) Progar of Perryopolis; two grandchildren, Jaymes and Anna Progar; three brothers, John Timko and wife, Pauline, George Timko and wife, Marian and Mike Timko and wife, Joan, all of Perryopolis, Pa.; a sister, Irene Kelecava of Glassport, Pa.; and a dear niece, Mrs. James (Johanne) Ranchik of Elizabeth, Pa.
Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 East Independence St., Perryopolis, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Panachida Service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 a.m., in the St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church of Perryopolis, with the Rev. Fr. Robert E. Halus as celebrant and the Rev. Fr. Joseph Chorynak as concelebrant. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Perryopolis. A Parastas Service will be held this evening at 7 p.m. Graveside military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Goldstar Post No. 7023 and American Legion Post No. 752 of Perryopolis. The Knights of Columbus Council No. 4424 of Perryopolis will conduct the 3rd Degree Service this evening at 8 p.m.