John A. "Jack" Zakutney

John A. "Jack" Zakutney, age 82, of Philipsburg, passed away at 3:30 PM Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence.

Born February 5, 1931 in Punxsutawney, PA , he was the son of the late Stephen & Elizabeth (Susko) Zakutney.

He attended Houtzdale High School and graduated in 1948. He earned his Baccalaureate from Cannon University and his Master's Degree from Penn State University.

Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War Conflict.

On June 8, 1963 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Osceola Mills, PA, he married Carol A. (Visnofsky) Zakutney. She survives of Philipsburg.

Jack was a teacher at the Philipsburg Osceola High School and retired in 1992 after 39 1/2 years of service.

He was a parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg. Jack was a church organist for 60 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 8701, Morrisdale and Pope John Paul II 4th Degree Assembly #952, Clearfield. He also was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Jack enjoyed playing golf and was an avid reader.

Jack is survived by a daughter, Stephanie A. Showers of Philipsburg; a daughter-in-law, Christine Zakutney of Wall Township, NJ; three grandchildren, Ryan Showers, Abby Showers and Emma Zakutney, and one step grandson, Matt Ford. He is also survived by a sister, Sister Barbara Ann Zakutney of Erie.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a son, Steven J. Zakutney, on July 1, 2008; a granddaughter, Dana Zakutney, on July 1, 2013; two brothers, Edward and Bernard Zakutney and one infant sister, Elizabeth Ann Zakutney.

Friends will be received on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 9:30-11 AM from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 11 AM from the church with Fr. Robert J. Kelly as celebrant.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Brisbin.

All floral arrangements will be provided by the family. Memorials may be sent to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 400 South Fourth Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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