Peter "Pete" Pavuk

Peter “Pete” Pavuk, 92, of West Mifflin, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born June 27, 1923 in Hecla, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Barbara Hnatko Pavuk. Peter was the loving husband of Gloria Lorentz Pavuk for 63 years. He is survived by son Mark (Sue Morris) Pavuk of Waretown, NJ, and daughters Barbara (Perry) Recker of Blue Island, IL and Jean (Robert) Beck of Palm Bay FL. Peter is also survived by his six grandchildren: Julie Pavuk, Oakland, CA, Gloria Pavuk of Union Grove, WI, Susan (Trevor) Pavuk Smith, Allentown, PA, Alice Pavuk, Ardmore, PA, and Sarah and Abigail Beck of Palm Bay, FL. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brothers Andy, George, and Mike, as well as his sisters, Sue Missik and Barbara Pavuk. His son, Matthew Pavuk, also preceded him in death, as well as a daughter-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Wilde Pavuk. Peter attended Grove City College where he enjoyed trips to national parks across the U.S. and Canada with their Outing Club. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. Pete worked as a foreman of the BTX plant at US Steel Clairton Works for 31 years. Pete also served in the United States Army during World War II, receiving the European African Middle Eastern campaign medal with two bronze stars, and the WWII victory medal, among other honors. Pete was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder and Clerk of Session, and also served as a Sunday school teacher. He also volunteered at Jefferson Hospital as a chaplain for twenty-six years. He loved carpentry and wood-working, and was the consummate tinkerer who enjoyed fixing things. Pete also enjoyed painting and gardening. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 2P to 4P and 6P to 8P at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place Monday, August 3rd, at 10A, at the funeral home, presided over by Pastor Ben Robinson, with interment at Round Hill Cemetery immediately following. The family asks that you make contributions to Wilson Presbyterian Church, 400 N. 4th Street, Clairton, PA 15025.

Service Information

Cemetery

Round Hill Cemetery

Elizabeth PA 15037

Visitation

Sunday, August 2 2015
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

S.M. Finney Funeral Home, Inc
432 N 6th Street
Clairton PA 15025

Visitation

Sunday, August 2 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

S.M. Finney Funeral Home, Inc
432 N 6th Street
Clairton PA 15025

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