Obituary of Peter Datsko

DATSKO – Peter, 97, of Ebensburg, formerly of Ohio, passed away peacefully November 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center Palliative Care Center.  Born July 11, 1922 in Colver, son of the late George and Katie (Bozeviak) Datsko.  Preceded in death by first wife, Helen Legdon, second wife, Carol Vaughn, and 10 brothers and sisters.  Survived by wife, the former Sandra Maddox; and children:  Gary (Eileen) Datsko, Johnstown;  Denise (Tom) Evans, Ebensburg; Rickie (Susan) Datsko, Colver; and Kathy (Kelly) Crew, Ohio; and grandchildren:  Chad (Cristy) Evans, Matthew Evans, Amanda Datsko, Bryan (Stacy) Datsko, Krysten (Jason) Dannemiller; and Korey Crew and 10 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by brother George (Doris) Datsko, Akron, Ohio, and sister, Sophie Szydlowski, of Hastings.    Peter was a member of Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Revloc.  He retired in 1985 from General Tire in Akron, with 34 years of service as a machinist.  A World War II Coast Guard veteran.   Member of the American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose, and Eagles. At Pete’s request there will be no viewing.  A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, at Protection of the BVM Church, Revloc, Rev. Fr. Andriy Kelt, celebrant, with interment at Holy Name Cemetery.  In Lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.   Arrangements are in the care of the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg.