William Lee Morganosky
0005917006-01-2.jpg William Lee Morganosky, age 83, of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2010 in Coville Personal Care Home, Masontown, Pennsylvania. He was born April 5, 1927 in Continental Two, Pennsylvania the son of Eli Morganosky and Mary (Litman) Morganosky.
His parents, two brothers, Michael Morganosky, Kenneth Morganosky, and a son-in-law, Jason Totleben, preceded him in death.
William was a member of Saint J o h n the B a p t i s t Byzantine Catholic Church.
He proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Navy at the rank of Seaman 2nd Class.
He was an educator for 12 years and Administrator for 28 years with the Albert Gallatin School District, retiring after 40 years.
He was also a member of the Greek Catholic Union Lodge 81, Sisters of Saint Basil Associate Member, member of the former St. John Byzantine Holy Name Society, and had volunteered many hours making Pirohi at the St. John Byzantine Church kitchen.
Left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 43 years, Patricia L. (Molnar) Morganosky; their daughters: Marcia L. Harrer and husband Richard Jr. of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania and Janice L. Totleben of Uniontown, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren: Jared L. Harrer, M o r g a n E. Totleben, Courtney Q. Totleben and Andrew W. King; a sister, Maryanne Howell of Ocean City, New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.
The family extends their deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the Albert Gallatin Visiting Nurses and support staff for their many years of compassionate care; and most recently the care provided by the staff of Coville Personal Care in Masontown.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. H A K Y FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 N o r t h Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pennsylvania today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, August 9, 2010 until 9:30 a.m. when a Panachida Service will be held
A Divine Liturgy will follow at 10 a.m. in Saint John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Ronald P. Larko as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at St. John Byzantine Cemetery Hopwood, Pa., where Military Honors will be accorded.
Visitation was also held on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and the Parastas Service was held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 185 East Main Street, and/or the Sisters of St. Basil the Great, Mount St. Macrina, 500 West Main Street both in Uniontown, PA 15401.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com