Oct 28, 2006 2 min read

Andrew S. “Nine Ball” Bandzuch, 88, of Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, October 26, 2006, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born February 17, 1918, in Oliphant Furnace, Pa., son of the late Andrew “Andy” Bandzuch, Sr. and Elizabeth Hosa Bandzuch.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, John Fedor, Albert Fedor, Joseph Fedor, John Banjo, Ann Banjo Ferlin, Helen Shanaberger, Thomas Bandzuch and William Bandzuch. He was the last surviving member of his parent’s immediate family.

He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army.

Andrew was a coal miner having worked in the mines at Kyle, Robena and retiring from United States Steel’s Maple Creek Mine after 40 years and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Maple Creek Local.

He was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church of Fairchance having served as an usher and head usher for many years. Also, he was a member of Alfred L. Wilson Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7219 of Fairchance, American Legion Post 51 of Uniontown, AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood and the Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club. He was an avid baseball fan and in his younger years, he was a player in the local ball teams, including the Oliphant Furnace team.

Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Adamik Bandzuch; close sisters-in-law: Theresa Petruska and husband, Steve, Frances Bandzuch and Helen Kmetz; nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, October 30, 2006, from noon to 1:30 p.m. when a Blessing Service will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 2 p.m. in the Ss. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Andrew M. Kawecki as Celebrant.

Interment will follow in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Fairchance with military rites being accorded by AMVETS Post 103.