Nancy A. Vavrek

VAVREK– Nancy Ann, 75; Johnstown, passed away at home, after her long battle with cancer for 6 years, on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 3, 1949 in Johnstown, daughter of John E. and Josephine (Zahorchak) DeCoske.  Preceded in death by parents; and loving husband, Daniel A. Vavrek Sr.  Survived by children, Christi Vavrek (Steve), Seward; Daniel Vavrek (Katie), Pittsburgh; Michael Vavrek, Johnstown; and Amy Been, Hollsopple.  Also survived by grandchildren, Logan, Skylar and Mylee Been; and Michael Ray Black-Vavrek and Alexander Latini-Vavrek.  A sister of Deborah Kuharcik (John) of Johnstown. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; Goddaughters, Nikki Smith and Katelyn Grainger; and special cousins, MaryBeth, Patti, and Kathy. Nancy was a graduate of Bishop McCort High School, Class of 1967. She worked as a receptionist for Johnstown Internists and was an Eucharist Minister and member of Visitation V.B.M. Catholic Church.  Friends will be received Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 3, 2024 at Visitation B.V.M Catholic Church, the Rev. John J. Slovikovski.  Committal will follow at Grandview Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Windber Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations can be made, in Nancy’s memory, to St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org. Online condolences can be sent at www.fjozogfuneralhome.com

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