John Wasnick, Jr.

John Wasnick, Jr., 64, of Derry, PA passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of John Wasnick, Sr. and Mary (Nardecchia) Wasnick, he was born May 1, 1956 in Johnstown, PA.

John graduated from Johnstown High School in 1975 and was working for UNFI, New Stanton, PA, a food distributor for Shop n Save, for 19 years.

His family meant the world to him.  He enjoyed bowling, playing softball and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Tina M. (Heben) Wasnick whom he married July 12, 1975; a son, John M. Wasnick (partner, Jason Peach) of Harrisburg; two daughters, Alisa M. Shander of Derry and Tiffany L. Wasnick of Derry; three grandchildren, Jacob, John and Aiden, and a sister, Donna Beals (Walter) of Harrisburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ronald Wasnick and a sister, Sherry King.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Fr. Stephen R. Bugay officiating.

Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, New Florence, PA.

In keeping with COVID-19 mandates, masks, face coverings and social distancing guidelines must be followed in the funeral home.