Obituaries
January 13, 2020

George Nicholas Hatalowich – formerly of Perryopolis

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George Nicholas Hatalowich, 92, formerly of Perryopolis, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Born Jan. 20, 1927, in Monessen, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Kohut Hatalowich. Mr. Hatalowich was a member of St. John Orthodox Church, Memphis, Tenn., and was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children Michael (Donna) Hatalowich of Mt. Pleasant, George M. Hatalowich of Red Bank, N.J., Natalie (Rev. Father Jeff) Zias of St. Clair, Pa., Karalie (Rodney) Vargo of Hernando, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Delewski Hatalowich; daughter, Victoria Hatalowich; three brothers, Frank, Amel and William Hatalowich; and two sisters, Mary Homa and Stella Lorantis. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Mary St. Belle Vernon. Relatives and friends will gather directly at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church for funeral services at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Very Rev. Stephan Gresh of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church officiating. Interment will take place in Monongahela Cemetery. Parastas services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, Pa., 724-736-2515. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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