Daniel L. Zendek, Sr.


Daniel L. Zendek, Sr, 87, of Smoke Run, passed away at 7:45 AM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Mr. Zendek was born in Utahville, on August 29, 1925, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Matier) Zendek.

He was a parishioner of Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. He worked as a coal miner and for the former Gus Manufacturing of Osceola Mills as a counter top and cabinet maker.

Mr. Zendek was veteran of the U.S. Army . He served as a PFC with Co. L 424th Rifleman Infantry Regiment during WW II. He served in Northern Frances, Ardennes, Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, American Theater Ribbon EAME with three bronze stars and the Victory Medal with Bronze Stars.

He was a member of the Janesville V.F.W. Post 6321, Smithmill, PA

On Sept. 25, 1948 in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey he married the former Stella Macker.

He is survived by the following daughters and sons; Evelyn (Donald) Adamo of Red Lion, PA,

Helen (Robert) Lukens of Duncannon, Marie (James) McHugh of Smithmill, Daniel L. (Cathy) Zendek, Jr. of Houtzdale, Mark (Joann) Zendek of Houtzdale, and Michael (Vicki) Zendek, Sr of Smokerun.

He has nine grandchildren; Stephanie Hauri, Daniel Zendek, Amy Lukens, Kristin Lukens, Mark Zendek, Jason Zendek, Melissa Zendek, Michael Zendek, Jr, James McHugh, Rochelle Beiler and Ashley Miller and nine great grandchildren.



Mr. Zendek is also survived by 5 sisters; Evelyn Banak of North Holmstead, OH., Mary Karas of North Canton, OH., Helen Kaston of Nashville, TN., Betty Shaw of Cleveland, OH., Irene Boerner of Canton, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Macker Zendek on Dec. 8, 2001; 6 brothers; John, Albert, Philip, Joseph, Andrew and Steven; and a sister Margaret.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Mary 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Christ The King Church, Houtzdale. Interment will follow, with military honors, in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Ramey. There will be no public visitation. Condolences maybe sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

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