John Sopiak Jr.
John Sopiak Jr., 86, of Canonsburg, died Monday, January 4, 2021.
He was born March 3, 1934, in Canonsburg, a son of John and Julia Sedletsky Sopiak.
Mr. Sopiak was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church. He was a member of the Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh, and the Jaguar Club of North America.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a maintenance foreman for Consol Energy. John also held a private pilot license and was an airframe and powerplant mechanic. John loved working on cars and was frequently spotted driving around the community in his red Jaguar.
On June 1, 1968, he married his wife of more than 52 years, Betty Clark Sopiak, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, John (Nanette) Sopiak of Houston, Gregory (Linda) Sopiak of Eighty-Four; his daughters, Sandra Castelli of Canonsburg, Hilary (Larry) Gunn of Maryland, Tammy (Richard) Bailey of Ohio, Sheila (Brian) Podobnik of Canonsburg, Jennifer Sopiak of Canonsburg; one sister, Patty Delfine of Canonsburg; 15 grandchildren, Stacey (Michael) Bonus, John (Arianna) Sopiak, Jason (Misty) Sopiak, Jacquelyn (Michael) Khanolaar, Kacie Hollenbach, Chelsie Bedillion, Kristyn (Al) Dean, Gregory (Leigha) Sopiak, Kate (Katie) Sopiak, Justin Gunn, Chad McIntosh, Zachary Bailey, Rachael Bailey, Brian (Allison) Podobnik, and Steven Podobnik; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Louise Clendaniel and Mary Jane Guidas.
Arrangements are private and entrusted to Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in John Sopiak’s name.
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