Michael Crevak, October 18, 1921 — March 06, 2019

Michael’s Obituary Michael Crevak, 97, of Millwood, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born October 18, 1921 in Grindstone, he was the son of the late Andrew Crevak and Mary A. (Urdzik) Crevak. Michael was a member of SS.

Simon and Jude Church, Blairsville. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by Kennametal, Inc. A veteran of WWII, he served with the U.S. Army in the Special Engineers Brigade as part of the Normandy invasion. He enjoyed spending time in his workshop making wooden toys and fixing anything he could and also enjoyed gardening.

He was a fan of many types of music, but especially polkas and was a remarkable polka dancer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alexandra Ferry and two sisters Mary Zippi and Anna Zera. Michael is survived by his wife of 71 years Violet (Stanovich) Crevak of Derry; one son, Michael A. Crevak, and his wife Maureen, of Blairsville; one daughter, Susan Ferry, and her husband Paul, of Latrobe; one sister, Cecelia Dell of Bedford Heights, OH; and three grandchildren, Stephen Crevak, and his wife Sherrie, of Derry, Daniel Crevak of Philadelphia, and Nicholas Ferry of Philadelphia.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Bethlen Home for their compassionate care and to the staff of Brookdale Senior Living, especially Roni and Karen, for caring for Michael during his five years there. Respecting Michael’s wishes, there will be no public visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at 11 AM Saturday at St. Rose Church, Latrobe, with the Rev.

Eric Dinga as celebrant. Private interment will be at St. Rose Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, Inc., 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank, 100 Devonshire Drive, Delmont, PA 15626 or to Action for Animals, P.O. Box 814, Latrobe, PA 15650. To sign online Guest Book, send condolences, or to view detailed obituary information, please visit www. lopatich.com.

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