Pavlik, Arnold L., 97, Johnstown, died March 30, 2014. Born July 30, 1916 in Johnstown, son of the late Andrew and Clara (Benedict) Pavlik. He lived for 73 years in their family home which he and his beloved wife restored from one of Johnstown’s oldest buildings. Arnold lost his wife and sweetheart of 71 years, Evelyn M. (Swanson) on March 21, 2012. Their family tree produced 7 children, 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. To date it has blossomed to 88 beautiful members. He was most proud of his large and loving family, who will miss him greatly. For many years he enjoyed attending services with his wife at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Arnold was sadly preceded in death by children, Brenda Pavlik, Anita McKinley and Erik Pavlik; brothers and sisters, Albert, Alphonse, Clara, Martha and 2 infant brothers. Also sons/daughter-in-law, William McClain, Barbara (Pavlik) Spinks and Kenneth Ramach. Survived by children: Pauline McClain Casavant (Arthur), Richmand, VA; Arnold L. Pavlik Jr. (Diana Hoeschen), Gerrardstown, WV; Marjorie Ramach, Johnstown and Lauren Lee Lee, Johnstown. Grandchildren, William (Megan) McClain Jr.; Amy (Craig) Ferrell; Heidi (Greg) Smith; Douglas (Shaun) Pavlik; Arnold Pavlik III; David (Sarah) Pavlik; Brian (Dani) Pavlik; Andrea (Scott) Anthony; Paula (Michael) Craig; Tylan (Gretchen) Ramach; Bichri (Kayla) Lee; Jesse (Eden) Lee; Mirzah (Seth) Swanson; Lijah Lee; Devek (Amber) McKinley; Tirzah (Matthew) Callahan; Erian (Joella) McKinley; Andris McKinley; Sienna (Ryan) Bowers and Garet McKinley; and great-grandchildren; Taylor, Lindsey and William McClain; Matthew, Benjamin and Zachary Ferrell; Isabella, Sophia and Lena Smith; Daniel and Benjamin Pavlik; Jami, Annika and Eva Pavlik; Hannah (Jeremy) Wise; Emily Anthony; Breanna (Andrew) Morbito; Anson Craig and fianc Brittany Varner; Pierson and Adelaya Craig; Gabriel, Isaiah and Eloise Ramach; Trevor, Malaney, Skylar and Kailey Callahan; Graycen, Aubrey and Brock McKinley; and Keira and Landon McKinley. Also survived by son-in-law, Robert McKinley. Arnie traveled millions of miles working as a railway mail clerk out of Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago and Washington, DC. Although he had a passion for working for the RPO, he was very content that his retirement lasted almost twice as long as his years on the train. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed canning his produce and looked forward to watching the Steelers with his kids and grandkids. Arnold loved playing his harmonica, and any who came for an overnight visit, were lulled to sleep by the tune of Brahms Lullaby. Friends are invited to a memorial service at 1pm Sunday April 6, 2014 at the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd. The talk will be given by John Varmecky. Condolences may be sent at HindmanFuneralHomes.com
Ashlee Clemente
Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
Phone: (814) 535-4018
Fax: (814) 535-4079
Email: ashlee@hindmanfuneralhomes.com
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