OBIT: Steve BUDZINA, 1997, Somerset RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BUDZINA Steve Budzina, 80, of Bishop's Mobile Home Park, Somerset RD died June 17, 1997, at Somerset Hospital. Born April 3, 1917, in Boswell, son of John Sr. and Helen (Yancanich) Budzina. Preceded in death by parents; sisters: Mary Dietrick and Anna Bichko, and brothers: John Jr., Michael, Andrew and Joseph. Survived by these children: Stephan R. and wife Melody (Moran), Chesapeake, Va.; Judy A. Pyle, Somerset RD; Suzella S., wife of Arthur Pritts, Somerset; Nancy L., wife of Robert Dickey Jr., Friedens; John J., Arnold, Md., and David D., married to Bonnie Reed, Lavansville. Also survived by close friend and companion Audrey Reed; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister, Helen Palicka, Aurora, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of the UMWA. Retired coal miner, having worked for several coal companies for many years. Former part-time employee of Stoughton Lake, Jennerstown. Enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Father Blase Wegierski, O.F.M. Conv., officiating. Interment, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Daily American, June 18, 1997 [B3093]