Hancharik, Andrew (Tegda), 87, Windber, PA, went to be with Jesus August 7, 2016, Windber Hospice. Born August 5, 1929, in Wilbur, PA. Son of John and Elizabeth (Kuzma) Hancharik. Preceeded in death by daughter Mona (Hancharik) Toth; parents; brothers John, Joe, Mike and George; sisters Elizabeth, Ann, Pauline and Verna. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Viola (Zabrosky), daughters Carol Hancharik (Portage, PA), Doris (Hancharik) Blough (Altoona, PA), Mary Terese, wife of Randy Harkcom (Central City, PA), and son Michael Hancharik (Tampa, FL). Grandchildren, Amy Toth, fiancé of Mike Zarnesky (Windber, PA), John Blough (Altoona, PA), Emily and Mark (Central City, PA). Great grandchildren, Kylee and Tyler Lybarger, (Windber, PA). Also survived by sisters, Helen Petkosh, (Sidman, PA), and Mary Doxey, (Bridgeville, VA). Korean War Veteran, US Army Staff Sargeant. Member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Windber, PA, where he served many years in the Choir and Holy Name Society. Lifelong member of Slovak Educational Club, Windber, PA. Avid hunter, fisherman and duckpin bowler. He loved finding and picking mushrooms (popinki). Retired coal miner, Bethlehem Mines #78. He was the best husband, dad and grandfather (Zedo) anyone could ask for. Andy requests no viewing. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Rev. Roderick N. Soha, T.O.R., officiating, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Windber, PA. Committal Ss. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Windber, PA. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Windber Hospice/Palliative Care. Andy will be in our hearts forever! Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd., "Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care." Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
August 10, 2016