Richard "Rich" Babik

BABIK - Richard J. “Rich”, 87; Johnstown, passed away at Select Speciality Care on July 8, 2022.  Born September 13, 1934 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Rosemary (Rybar) Babik.  Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Martin Babik.  Survived by loving wife, of 61 years, Lois (Bence) Babik, Johnstown; and daughters, Stephanie Bischof (Ronald Jr.), and Christine Babik, both of Johnstown. Also survived by grandchildren, Stephen Bischof (Angela) and Sara Bischof; and great grandson, Anderson Bischof.  A brother of Bernard Babik (Janet), Ronald Babik (Carol), Mary Carole Lorenz (Max), Joseph Babik (Sue) and Raymond Babik (Karen).  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  A U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Retired Accountant for R & P Coal Company.  Rich was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 467. He volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul, “Food for Families”, Food Bank.  A member of the First Catholic Slovak Band Hall. Also a member of Resurrection Parish Catholic Church, where he was an Eucharist Minister, Lector and Usher. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at Resurrection Parish, the Rev. George M. Gulash.  Committal will follow at Grandview Cemetery where Conemaugh Valley Detachment # 287 Marine Corp. League will bestow honors.  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street.  The family would like to thank the Nurses and Staff of the 3rd Floor at Select Specialty Care for their care and compassion.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or to the American Heart Association in memory of Rich Babik.   Condolences may be sent at fgozogfuneralhome.com

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