Paul E. Fedorka –  Elizabeth
Obituaries
January 28, 2021

Paul E. Fedorka – Elizabeth

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Paul E. Fedorka, age 88, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Crawford County Care Center. A member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township, he retired as a U.S. Postal Service postmaster in West Elizabeth. The founder of the Huber Hunt Club at Pymatuning Lake, he was an avid hunter and loved all things outdoors. Born May 17, 1932, in Clairton, he was a son of the late Steven and Anna Bonko Fedorko. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Wilma Firczak Fedorka; daughter, Paula J. (William) Cray of Morrisville, N.C.; son, Thomas M. Fedorka of Linesville; grandchildren, Billy Cray of Morrisville, N.C., Andy (Dana Dettloff) Cray of Chicago, IL, Paul Cray of Morrisville, N.C., Jennifer (Justin) Januta of Celina, Texas, Thomas M. (Elise) Fedorka Jr. of New Castle, Melissa Fedorka of Linesville, Michael Ferrante of Elizabeth and Julieann Ferrante of Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Jacob Rivera and Rhona Fedorka; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Donna Firczak of Elizabeth; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers. Visitation and services are private at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth. Private burial will be in Ascension Cemetery, Clairton. A Mass of Christian burial and celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021. Details will follow in the summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration be made to donating to the National Hemophilia Foundation (www.hemophilia.org) in his memory. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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