OBIT: John KARASHOWSKY, 1986, Hooversville, Somerset County, PA

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  KARASHOWSKY
  
  John Karashowsky, 68, 355 Weigle St., Hooversville, died Jan. 31, 1986, in
  Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown.  Born May 8, 1917, in
  Scranton, son of Ignatz and Marianne (Buzins) Karashowsky.  Preceded in
  death by parents and sister, Mary Carson.  Survived by wife, former Ruth
  Fyoek.  Death ends marriage union of 41 years.  Also survived by sons,
  Kenneth Earl, married to former Brenda Maust, and James Allen, married to
  former Elaine Trevarrow, both of Hooversville; and grandson, Christopher
  Allen.  Brother of William Karson and Mrs. S.J. (Helen) Thomas, both of
  Johnstown.  Stepbrother of Joseph Morsenko, Ebensburg.  Retired from
  Conemaugh and Blacklick Railroad, Johnstown, with over 30 years' service. 
  Army veteran of World War II, where he was a sergeant.  Received American
  Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good
  Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and Victory Medal.  Member of Lake Glendale
  Pontoon Association; Hooversville Volunteer Fire Department; and served as
  quartermaster of Hooversville VFW Post 7565 for 30 years.  Family will
  receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Deaner
  Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, the
  Rev. Harry W. Bassett officiating.  Interment, P.O.S. of A. Cemetery,
  Hooversville.  If friends desire, instead of flowers, contributions may be
  made to American Heart Association Heart Research Fund.
  
  Daily American, February 1, 1986
  
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