OBIT: Walter S. SZEWCZYK (aka SHEFTIC), 1993, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SZEWCZYK
  
  Walter S. Szewczyk (Sheftic), 76, Boswell RD 1, died May 12, 1993, at
  the White Star Residence, Jennerstown.  Born Oct. 17, 1916, in
  Boswell, son of Albert and Jennie (Ozog) Szewczyk.  Preceded in death
  by parents; brothers: Dan, 1965; and Casimer, 1969.  Survived by
  daughter, Gloria Ann, wife of Daniel Decker, Rochester, N.Y.; three
  grandchildren: Dr. Jill, Elizabeth and Noah Decker, and former wife,
  Elaine (Forespring) Carroll, Jennerstown.  Brother of Helen Kutchman,
  Boswell; Virginia, wife of Paul Frazee, and Martha Johnson, both of
  Johnstown; also survived by very close friend, Bonnie Laidig, and
  numerous nieces and nephews, including very special nephew, Sam
  Wisor, married to Chris Kinely, Hollsopple RD 2.  Member of St.
  Joseph's Catholic Church, Boswell TPA, Geistown Country Club,
  Somerset County Old-Timers Baseball Association; Jerome Post 802,
  American Legion; Johnstown Lodge 175, B.P.O. Elks; Greater Ferndale
  Sportsmen's Club and Jerome Nest 556, Polish Falcons.  Past member
  and commander of the Boswell Post 461, American Legion and member and
  past president of the Somerset-Cambria County Licensed Beverage
  Association.  1934 graduate of the former Boswell High School and
  1938 graduate of Villanova University, where he played basketball. 
  Played baseball with the former Johnstown Johnnies.  Army veteran of
  World War II.  Former Boswell borough councilman.  Owner-operator of
  Casa Nova Bar and Restaurant and operated former Sheftic's Style
  Center, Boswell, founded by father, for many years.  Friends received
  from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main
  Street, Boswell, where wake service will be held Friday evening. 
  Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church,
  with the Rev. Father Harold N. Biller officiating.  Interment, St.
  Stanislaus Cemetery.  Graveside military service in charge of Jerome
  American Legion.  Memorials to the American Cancer Society, South
  Lynn Ave., Somerset, would be appreciated.
  
  Daily American, May 13, 1993
  
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