Nov 7, 2018

Valent J. Rumancik, 91, of Rices Landing, died at 4:14 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in his home, after a lengthy illness.

He was born September 16, 1927, in Crucible, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Shefcheck Rumancik.

Mr. Rumancik was a 1945 graduate of Cumberland Township High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Waynesburg College and obtained his master’s degree from West Virginia University.

He resided in Cumberland Township all his life and was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Parish.

Mr. Rumancik served as principal of the former Dry Tavern, Pitt Gas and Lippencott Elementary Schools. He retired in 1987 as a sixth-grade teacher for Jefferson-Morgan School District. During his education career, Mr. Rumancik also worked as a cashier for more than 20 years at The Meadows Racetrack. He enjoyed farming his grandmother’s farm.

His wife of 60 years, Elsie A. Malensky Rumancik, survives. The couple was married May 10, 1958.

Also surviving are three daughters, Nancy McIntire and husband Denny of Greensboro, Cathy Calabris of Meadville and Patricia Kostak and husband John of Clemmons, N.C.; two sons, Michael V. Rumancik and wife Diane of Binghamton, N.Y., and Thomas V. Rumancik and wife Dee Dee of Mechanicsburg; four grandchildren, Carly, Nicholas, Erin and Josh; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Jr. and Lucien; four stepgrandchildren, Ashley, Morgan, Richard and Tara; three brothers, John Rumancik and wife Lucy of Albuquerque, N.M., Joseph Rumancik and wife Dee of Canton, Ohio, and Paul Rumancik and wife Christine of Bridgeville; a sister, Mary Ann Rumancik of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, Stephen Rumancik and Michael Rumancik, who both died in childhood, and two sisters, Pauline Sobien and Elizabeth Rumancik.

There will be no public viewing and private services are entrusted to Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202.

To access additional information and sign a guest book, visit www.YoskovichFH.com.