John Molek

John Molek, 79 of Coal Center, Pa, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born June 3, 1940 in Washington County
a son of the late Mike and Mary Lopushansky Molek.

Mr. Molek was employed at Christy Park Steel Mill and worked as a mechanic
at Ritenours Scrap Yard. He was a well-known musician in the Mon Valley
performing for celebrations and local establishments. He loved his
family, playing his piano, and riding his Indian Chief motorcycle.
From a family of 16, John grew up on a large farm where work was hard,
celebrations were huge, polka music always played, laughter was loud,
and foot-stompin' polka dancing was common. John taught himself to
play the guitar and piano at a young age. He was a sincere and kind
man with many talents, had the ability to fix anything and would
always help anyone in need. As a musician he is known for his old-time
country music and rock and roll. He will be remembered as "Johnny",
the man who sang blueberry hill and rocked the house with "a whole
lotta shakin' going on!" He will always be known by his fourteen
grandchildren as Pap-pap, and to his children as larger than life
itself. He will be forever loved and missed by all those who knew him.

Surviving are 6 children, Jonny Petros, Michael Molek, Missy Molek,
Lisa Scherer, Jennifer King, Betty Lou Grguric; 14 grandchildren,
Nikki, Jessica, Monica, David, Max, Keegan, Ashton, Robby, Matthew, Joey,
Tommy, Michael, Rachel, Ashley; five sisters, Betty Miller, Patty
Leyda Hellman, Judy Stringhill, Margie Gibino, Verna Molek,; three
brothers, Andy Molek, Frank Molek, Joe Molek, and many nieces and
nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents are daughters, Tammy Burkley
and Heather Fister; brothers, Amos Molek and Mathius (Mok) Molek;
sisters, Dolores Galamb, Lillian Zundel, and Rose Lutes.

Graveside Services for John Molek will be held for his family Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11 AM in Beallsville Cemetery.