Carl Stuvek
Veteran excelled in baseball
Carl Stuvek, 94, of Center Township, formerly of Waynesburg, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, in Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver.
He was born in Smock, September 13, 1919, the son of the late John and Anna Ziemba Stuvek.
Mr. Stuvek was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
He enjoyed sports and excelled in baseball, playing for Clyde Mine in the Greene County baseball league.
Mr. Stuvek proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radar man 2nd class on the USS PC 1122. He also worked for J&L Tin Mill, retiring as a metallurgist.
Surving is his loving wife of 62 years, Gloria Jean Stuvek, whom he married April 14, 1951. They were inseparable, and she was truly the love of his life.
Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, including those who lived in Carmichaels to whom he was especially close, Karen (Cliff) Harr, Tom (Trish) Stuvek, David Carl (Roxie) Stuvek, Barb (Oscar) Hathaway and Fred (Linda) Stuvek Jr. Mr. Stuvek was like a second father to them and has left them and their families with many wonderful memories.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are his brothers, John, Fred and Stanley Stuvek.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Darroch Memorial Chapel, 2640 Mill Street, Aliquippa, where prayers will be offered 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 26, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Aliquippa. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.
Additional information can be found at www.darrochfuneralhome.com.