Obituaries
December 1, 2020

Nick Relich – Perryopolis

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Nick Relich, 90, of Perryopolis, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Uniontown Hospital. A son of the late Joseph and Helen Sutovich Relich, he was born in Monessen on March 20, 1930. Nick was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Erin Relich of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Thomas and Cheryl Relich of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; his companion, Rose Lewis of Perryopolis; and one sister, Joann Relich of Manhatten, N.Y. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Sark Relich, in 1998; seven sisters, Pearl Cathers, Bertha Cvetkovich, Catherine Loulis, Mildred Marini, Dorothy Milchovich, Stella Ribik and Betty Ann Hazy; and two brothers, George and Mark Relich. There will be no public visitation. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, is handling arrangements, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com.

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