Richard J. Simak – McKeesport

 
Richard J. Simak, age 89, of McKeesport, died Jan. 19, 2022, at The Palms Senior Living Center. Born May 11, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Daisy Danica Zagar Simak; and husband of the late Vincentina Como Simak. Richard retired from U.S. Steel National Tube Works. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, American Legion Post 701 in White Oak and AMVETS Post 8 in McKeesport. He is survived by children, Deborah Simak of Pittsburgh and James (Theresa) Simak of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Zachary Holtzman, Christina Stifler, Elizabeth Eger and Andrew Simak; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Lia, Zachary Jr., Penelope and Calvin; and sisters, Lois Barkac and Patricia Lozano. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard J. Simak Jr.; and siblings, Florence Stokan, Andrew Simak Jr., Jean Gluscic and Daniel Simak. Arrangements were entrusted to JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, McKeesport. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to Corpus Christi Church, 2515 Versailles Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132.