John E. Richnafsky
McClellandtown
John E. Richnafsky, 71, of McClellandtown, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Hills.
He was born March 3, 1952, in Uniontown, a son of Alice Bobincheck Richnafsky, and the late John Richnafsky.
John was a graduate of German High School and received his BS in Education from California College.
For many years he has been broadcasting on WMBS Radio the Polish Melodies Show. He was a member of the Polish Club, Polish Heritage Club of Uniontown. Northern Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of Uniontown and Pittsburgh, usher and Eucharist Minister at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown and a member of United Min Workers of America.
He was predeceased by his father, John Richnafsky; and sister-in-law, Mary Kay Richnafsky.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lynn Marie Richnafsky; brother, Tom Richnafsky; nephew, Thomas M. Richnafsky and wife Samantha; and his fur baby, Peggy Sue.
Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 17, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. A Prayer Service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Saint Joseph R.C. Church, Uniontown.
Interment at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.