OBIT: John J. "Woji" WOJCICKI, 2006, Windber, Somerset County, PA

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WOJCICKI, John J. (Woji) 

John J. "Woji" Wojcicki, 80, Windber, went to be with the Lord, July 30, 2006 at 
home. Born June 30, 1926 in Windber, a son of Constant and Helen (Yun) Wojcicki. 
Preceded in death by parents; wife, Mary Jane (Bunk); infant son, John Jr.; 
brothers, Adam and Edward Wojcicki. Survived by sons; Robert Wojcicki, at home 
and Thomas Wojcicki, Windber; granddaughter, Christianne, wife of Christopher 
Johnson; a sister, Helen, wife of Joseph Marcinko, Windber; sister-in-law, Helen 
Wojcicki, Cleveland; and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1944 graduate of Windber 
High School where John lettered in football and basketball. He was a member of 
the undefeated 1942 and 1943 Rambler Football Teams. He also pitched for various 
independent baseball teams in the area. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II 
having served in the European Theatre during the Battle of the Bulge, being 
wounded in action. After the war years, he played quarter-back for the Johnstown 
Clippers Semi-pro Football League. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel of 
Johnstown-Gauteer Division with over 30 years service. A 1995 inductee, Windber 
Hall of Fame and member of the Windber American Legion and VFW. Woji was a life-
long supporter of Windber High School Athletics especially football, basketball 
and baseball. He was an avid golfer and former member of the Windber Country 
Club. Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber where John was 
on the cemetery committee and where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. 
Thursday with the Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, V.F. Committal St. John Cantius 
Catholic Cemetery, Windber with graveside military honors by Windber VFW. 
Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the William Kisiel Funeral 
Home, Windber where vigil for the deceased will be held.

Daily American, August 1, 2006