Edward C. Hirchak, 91, of Ramey, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.
Born on Sept. 13, 1923 in Ramey, he was the son of the late Adam and Mary (Grace) Hirchak.
Edward was a 1946 graduate of Bigler Twp High School. He was a World War II Army veteran. He served in Company L 19th Infantry 24th Division in the Phillipine Islands.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, a member of American Legion Freeberg Post 591, Janesville VFW Post 6321, Disabled American Veterans-Altoona.
He married Dolores (Kost) Hirchak on Ocober 27, 1951 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey.
He worked as a postal clerk at the Ramey Post Office.
Edward is survived by his wife, Dolores, a brother Thomas (Pearl) Hirchak of LA, sister-in-law, Eleanor Hirchak of Altoona, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Olechnowicz, and four brothers, Emery, Bernard, Albert, and Leonard Hirchak, and two infant sisters.
Friends will be received at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey on Friday from 4-7 PM and on Saturday from 8:30-9:30 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, PA, with Fr. Zab Amar as celebrant. Entombment will follow Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com

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