Richard S. Homistek
Uniontown
Richard “Rick” S. Homistek, 80, of Uniontown, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born December 2, 1944, in Uniontown, son of the late Stephen and Kathryn “Kay” Bednarik Homistek.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Slater Homistek and his son, Derek Homistek.
He is survived by his children, Ryan (Kelley) Homistek of Albuquerque, N.M. and Lesley (Steve) Wilson of Apex, N.C.; his beloved grandchildren: Sam King, Rhylee and Kolbe Homistek and Henry and Ben Wilson; his sister, Mary Beth Homistek of Connellsville; and Rick’s companion, Patricia Parisse.
Rick was a graduate of California University of Pa. with a Masters in Education. He taught for 36 years in the English Department as a reading Specialist and Reading Supervisor for Southmoreland School District. He was a football coach there for five years, sponsored the Senior Class for 22 years and was a Adjunct Professor at Penn State Fayette Campus. He belonged to the NEA, PSEA, National Reading Association, Keystone State Reading Association, National Council of Teacher’s of English and the PSEA Retired Teachers.
He was a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church of Uniontown, a member of Parish Council, a Faith Formation instructor, the RCIA Team Member, as a Usher and Prayer Warrior.
Rick was a member of the Community Foundation of Fayette County, the BPOE Lodge of Uniontown, the Defenders of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Group.
Visitation at STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Prayers of Transfer at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 50 Jefferson Avenue, Uniontown, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt St. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Light of Life Mission in Pittsburgh or the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in his memory.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at hakyfuneralhome.com.