Joseph Syktich, Sr., 79, of Clearfield, passed away at 5:30 AM on Friday, July 3, 2015 at his daughter’s home, under the care of hospice.

Born on May 19, 1936 in Fernwood, PA, he was the son of the late John and Nancy (Mocnoal) Cyktich.

He was a US Army veteran; a machinist for General Electric and was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and American Legion.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Rose K. Syktich (Luda); two sons, Christopher Syktich of San Diego, CA and Joseph Syktich of Curwensville; and two daughters, Anne M. Tressler of Tobyhanna, PA, and Nancy L. Syktich of Clearfield; two sisters, Ann Ribelli of OH, and Estella Vreeland of NJ; a brother, Michael Syktich of Dubois; and three grandchildren, Christopher J. Foster, Cierra J. Kephart, and Aubrie E. Syktich.

He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Muhaw and Catherine Ordwein, and six brothers, Charles, Harry, Stanley, Sam, John, and David Syktich.

Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 PM until the time of service at 4 PM in Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey. Interment will follow in St. Vladimir Orthodox Cemetery, Ramey.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com