William C. Matyuf
William C. “Skiffy” Matyuf, age 92, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday, January 14, 2019 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg.
He was born January 5, 1927 in Canonsburg, a son of the late John and Anna (Szap) Matyuf.
Bill lived his life in Canonsburg where he had been a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church. He had been a carpenter during his working career and was last employed by the DeBartola’s at the former Civic Arena in Pittsburgh until his retirement. Mr. Matyuf was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 142 of Pittsburgh. William had been a Member of the Russian Brotherhood Organization and served as auditor and past vice president of RBO #247. Mr. Matyuf was an avid bowler, he was on the Federated Russian Orthodox Club (FROC Pgh. District) bowling league and Russian Club bowling team. He loved to watch Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins games.
On May 17, 1958 he married Dorothy Ogrodowski, who passed away June 19, 2018. They were married for 60 years.
Surviving is his devoted daughter, Susan (Jay) Lesko of Washington; his beloved granddaughter, Brittany N. Lesko of Washington; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Matyuf was the last of his immediate family. Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are his five brothers, Steve, John, Mike, Harry and Pete; and four sisters, Mary Kacvinsky, Julie Spetek, Ann Puskarich and Eva Pirih.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 8p.m. Sunday, January 20, in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 601 Boone Avenue, Canonsburg, where Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 21, with the Very Reverend Joseph Oleynik, Rector, officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg. Parastas services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor Darla Tripoli LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg 724-745-8120.
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