John Stanley Piwowar, Jr., age 87, of Uniontown, (Vances Mill), PA, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 17, 2011.

He was born on October 26, 1923 in Oliver, Pa, son of the late John Stanley Piwowar, Sr. and Agnes Agatha (Rzepka) Piwowar.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Kevin Andrew Piwowar, Amanda Kay Piwowar, and T. J. Boyd; a brother Edward Piwowar; and sisters, Stella Piwowar, Anna Zitney, and Sophia Pyro.

John was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and UMWA Local 6290 Nemacolin. He was a retired Farmer and Coal Miner.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Helen (Chernitsky) Piwowar.

Their children, John S. Piwowar, III. and wife Myra, Sandra Costabile and husband Dan, and Timothy Piwowar and wife Kathy, all of Vances Mill, PA; Richard Piwowar and wife Chrissa of Uniontown, PA; Kathleen Vensko and husband David of Uniontown, PA; Theodore Piwowar and wife Barbara of Williamsport, PA; James Piwowar and wife Cathy of Vances Mill, PA; Christopher Piwowar and wife Patrice of Hopwood, PA; and Cynthia Koposko and husband Mark of Vances Mill, PA.

Grandchildren, Holly Donnelly and husband Bob, Sara Collins and husband Erik, Gina Costabile, Dan Costabile, Jr. and wife Tina, Amy Costabile, Dana Opar and husband Bill, Anna Thomas and husband Bill, Denise Piwowar, Tim Piwowar, Jr. and wife Leslie, Joyce Smith and husband Chris, Richard Piwowar, Jr. and wife Teresa, Brian and Adam Piwowar, David, Matthew, and Andrew Vensko, Jason Piwowar and wife Patty, Brad Piwowar and wife Ashley, Michelle Schrock and husband John, Jamie Piwowar, Chris Piwowar, Jr. and wife Tiffany, Laura Koposko, Kenneth Moore and wife Tiffany, and Jimmy Moore and wife Sarah.

Great Grandchildren, Helena and Robby Donnelly, Suzanne, Steven, and William Costabile, Elizabeth and John Costabile, Eden and Amelia Opar, Christian and Austin Thomas, Trey and Gabe Piwowar, Trisha and April Comer, Michael Mason, Tyler and Jakob Piwowar, Cassandra Piwowar, Brian Piwowar, Jr., Adam Piwowar, Jr., Tess Schrock, Christopher Piwowar, III., Braydon Piwowar, and Chris Smith, Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff of Albert Gallatin Hospice/Amedisys for their wonderful support and compassion.



Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, PA, on Sunday, March 20, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., and on Monday, March 21 until 9:15 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Rd., Uniontown, PA, with Rev. Father Ronald L. Simboli as Celebrant.

Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hopwood, PA.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Albert Gallatin/Amedisys Hospice Care, 1368 Mall Run Rd., Suite 624, Uniontown, PA, 15401, or St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Rd., Uniontown, PA, 15401

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.