May 22, 2013

Alexander Leonard “Larry” Dudzik, 88, of Washington, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Washington Hospital.

He was born November 9, 1924, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John and Alice Bonczek Dudzik.

Mr. Dudzik served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 as an aviation machinist’s mate and received an American Theater Ribbon and a Victory Medal.

He was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh and earned his master’s degree from California University.

Mr. Drudzik was a special education teacher for 15 years and was an usher at The Meadows Racetrack for 30 years.

He was a member of Meadow Lands United Methodist Church, where he was a very active member, a lay speaker and member of the dartball league. He sang with the men’s barbershop and was a member of Washington Senior Citizens Center.

On September 4, 1948, he married Wanda Jedrzejczak, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Larry Alan (Roberta) Dudzik of Washington; two daughters, Darlene Horvath of McMurray and Chris (Rick) Schwartzmiller of Washington; a sister, Helen Ambrose of Canonsburg; 11 grandchildren, David, McKenzie, Alex, Joel, Jessica, Erin, Ian, Amy, Tracey, R.J. and Madison; and four great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a daughter, Kathi Dudzik Ramsey; two brothers, Lou and Sylvester; and four sisters, Violet, Tessie, Mary and Laura.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Private burial will be held at a later date in Washington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meadow Lands United Methodist Church, Church Memorial Fund, 535 Pike Street, Meadow Lands, PA 15347. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.