OBIT: John C. BARANIAK, 2006, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BARANIAK, John C. 10/25/06 Daily American 
  
  John C. Baraniak, 92, Boswell, passed away Oct. 24, 2006, at Somerset Hospital.
  Born March 17, 1914, in Boswell, son of Walter and Mary Ann (Haidos) Baraniak.
  Preceded in death by parents; and wife, the former Margaret Pero on Jan. 18,
  1978. Last surviving member of six siblings, an infant sister; sister, Sophie
  Cebula; and brothers, Alex, Michael and Charles Baraniak. Survived by beloved
  daughter and caregiver, Bernadette Baraniak, at home; sons, Dr. John M.
  Baraniak, married to former Melane Wislocki, Hidden Valley; and Thomas G.
  Baraniak, married to former Gretchen V. Berkey, Somerset; loving
  grand-daughters, Ann Skradski, and husband, Tom, and Alison Baraniak, both of
  Charleston, S.C.; and special joy in his life, great-granddaughter, Ada Marie
  Skradski; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and other
  relatives. A 1933 graduate of former Boswell High School. Employee of the
  former Sheftic's Grocery Store and Sheftic's Movie Theaters, both of Boswell,
  for many years. In 1977, John retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp., Gautier
  Division. A lifelong member of All Saints Catholic Parish, also a member of Our
  Lady of the Laurel Highlands Council 8908, K. of C. Was an avid sports
  enthusiast, who in his youth was an accomplished baseball player. He later
  coached little league for many years. He also enjoyed reading and bowling and
  numerous out-door activities. John could often be seen walking around Boswell
  with his faithful companion, Kirby. He was an unassuming humble man with a
  gentle nature and quiet spirit and was a great example to his children and
  grandchildren. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman Funeral
  Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where vigil for the deceased
  will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at All Saints
  Church, Boswell. The Rev. Michael Lewandowski, OFM Conv., celebrant. Committal,
  St. Stanislaus Cemetery.