Descendants of Michael Rudowsky

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

      1.  Michael2 Rudowsky  (Unknown1) was born Bef. 1862 in Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died Unknown in Galicia, Austria-Hungary.  He married (1) Anastasia Zawisky Bef. 1882 in Galicia, Austria-Hungary.  She was born Bef. 1862 in Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died Unknown.  He married (2) Anastasia Suhorsky Bef. 1883 in Galicia, Austria-Hungary, daughter of Unknown Suhorsky and Unknown Unknown.  She was born Bef. 1863 in Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died Unknown in Galicia, Austria-Hungary.

 

Notes for Michael Rudowsky:

      In 1927, according to Andy Oresick, his mother received a letter trimmed in black from Europe.  We believe that this was the notice of the death of one of her parents.

 

More About Michael Rudowsky and Anastasia Zawisky:

Marriage: Bef. 1882, Galicia, Austria-Hungary

 

More About Michael Rudowsky and Anastasia Suhorsky:

Marriage: Bef. 1883, Galicia, Austria-Hungary

     

Child of Michael Rudowsky and Anastasia Zawisky is:

+     2                i.    Nicholas3 Rudowsky, born Abt. 1881 in Królik Polski, Sanok, Galicia, Austria-Hungary; died Unknown.

 

     

Children of Michael Rudowsky and Anastasia Suhorsky are:

       3                i.    Andrew3 Rudosky, born in Krolik, Sanok, Galicia, Austria-Hungary; died Unknown in Ukraine.

+     4                ii.    Wasyl Rudosky, born 03 June 1883 in Królik Polski, Galicia, Austria-Hungary; died 27 December 1920 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+     5               iii.    Frank (Theodore) Rudosky, born 10 March 1889 in Królik Polski, Galicia, Austria-Hungary; died 1960 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+     6               iv.    Anna Rudowsky, born 15 December 1894 in Królik Polski, Sanok, Galicia, Austria-Hungary; died 04 November 1972 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

      2.  Nicholas3 Rudowsky (Michael2, Unknown1) was born Abt. 1881 in Królik Polski, Sanok, Galicia, Austria-Hungary1, and died Unknown.  He married Katherine Barna 22 July 1905 in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, daughter of Peter Barna and Maria Matlaga.  She was born Abt. 1884 in Kamianka, Dukla, Galicia, Austria-Hungary1, and died Unknown.

 

Notes for Nicholas Rudowsky:

      According to the 1910 Pennsylvania Census Miracode Index, Nick Rudosky was living in Ford City in 1910, Enumeration District 0014, Visit 0314.  He was age 28, living with his wife Katy, age 24, and sons Mike, age 3, daughter Mary, age 2, and son Steve, infant.  Nick and Koty were said to have been born in Russia.  The children were born in the US.  There are 5 non-relatives living there also.  John Segar, age 26 and Frank Solomen, age 42, Wasyl Bancer, age 45, Charley Petroncheck, agr 42, and John Petroncheck, age 34, were named.  This is 7 th Avenue in Ford City.

     

     

 

More About Nicholas Rudowsky and Katherine Barna:

Marriage: 22 July 1905, St. Nicholas Greek Catholic, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

     

Children of Nicholas Rudowsky and Katherine Barna are:

+     7                i.    Anna4 Rudowsky, born Private.

       8                ii.    Martha Rudowsky, born Private.

       9               iii.    Pearl Rudowsky, born Private.

+     10             iv.    Michael Rudowsky, born 13 October 1906 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 October 1993 in VA Med Ctr, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

+     11              v.    Maria Rudowsky, born Private.

+     12             vi.    Stephan Rudowsky, born 26 March 1910 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 08 January 1990 in Mercy Health Center, Newport Twp., Luzerne, PA, USA.

 

 

      4.  Wasyl3 Rudosky (Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born 03 June 1883 in Królik Polski, Galicia, Austria-Hungary1, and died 27 December 1920 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.  He married Anna Barna 23 January 1909 in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA1, daughter of Peter Barna and Maria Matlaga.  She was born Abt. 1885 in Rudawka Rymanowsk, Sanok, Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died 1951 in USA2.

 

Notes for Wasyl Rudosky:

      On 21 Mar 1917 Wasyl filed a Declaration of Intention to become a U.S. citizen. He was a glassworker, aged 36 years. He left Europe from Hamburg, Germany on the vessel Pennsylvania. He arrived in New York on 19 Jan 1903.

      "Dropped Dead at Glass Works-- Stricken suddenly while eating his dinner in the pot house at Number Five works of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company at Ford City Monday noon, Wasyl Roderoski had worked as usual Monday morning and was sitting on a chair eating when he fell forward on his face and was dead when other workmen reached him.  The body was removed to the Welsh undertaking rooms.  The deceased was aged about 39 years and leaves a widow and several small children.  He resided at 832 Seventh avenue. Funeral services at the Sr. Nicholas church, Ford City,  Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment in the Greek cemetery, Manor Township."--- Simpson's Daily Leader, Kittanning, PA, 28 Dec. 1920.

 

 

More About Wasyl Rudosky and Anna Barna:

Marriage: 23 January 1909, St. Nicholas Greek Catholic, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA3

     

Children of Wasyl Rudosky and Anna Barna are:

       13               i.    Maria4 Rudosky, born 11 December 1910 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19364.  She married Joseph Tyrpak Private; born Private.

 

More About Joseph Tyrpak and Maria Rudosky:

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       14              ii.    Anna Rudosky, born 05 March 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 May 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+     15             iii.    John Rudosky, born 22 June 1914 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 14 May 1992 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

       16             iv.    Olga Rudosky, born 07 July 1917 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 June 1991 in Armstrong County, MemorialHospital, Kittanning, Pennsylvania5.

       17              v.    Dorothy Rudosky, born Private.

 

 

      5.  Frank (Theodore)3 Rudosky (Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born 10 March 1889 in Królik Polski, Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died 1960 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA6.  He married Anna Solomon 02 September 1911 in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA7, daughter of Theodore Solomon and Anna Danylowycz.  She was born 1893 in Wyslok Welykyj, Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died 04 October 1948 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA8.

 

Notes for Frank (Theodore) Rudosky:

      Frank filed a Declaration of Intention to become a U.S. citizen on 8 July 1941.  He was a glassworker and lived at 913 7th Ave., Ford City, Pa. He lists his race and nationality as Ukrainian.  He left Europe from Hamburg, Germany on the SS Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.  He arrived in New York on 6 Oct. 1906 under the name Fecko Rukovski.  His witnesses to the petition were Michael Barna of 900 7th Ave, and Nick Goyda of 807 6th Ave., Ford City, Pa.

 

More About Frank Rudosky and Anna Solomon:

Marriage: 02 September 1911, St. Nicholas Greek Catholic, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA9

     

Children of Frank Rudosky and Anna Solomon are:

       18               i.    Michael4 Rudosky, born 28 January 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 26 June 1988 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.  He married Helen M. Zellefrow 28 September 1968 in St. Mary's Ukrainian, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; born 08 November 1922 in Ford Cliff, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 13 February 1989 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

More About Michael Rudosky and Helen Zellefrow:

Marriage: 28 September 1968, St. Mary's Ukrainian, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

 

+     19              ii.    Mary Rudosky, born Private.

+     20             iii.    Eva Rudosky, born 03 May 1917 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 06 November 1992 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

       21             iv.    Sadie Rudosky, born Private.  She married John Napore Private; born Private.

 

More About John Napore and Sadie Rudosky:

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       22              v.    Nicholas Rudosky, born 03 April 1922 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 November 1922 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

       23             vi.    Steven Rudosky, born 03 April 1922 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 09 April 1945 in Germany10.

 

Notes for Steven Rudosky:

      "April 24, 1945---"Ford City Soldier Pvt. Steven Rudosky Killed After Three Months Overseas.  Pvt. Steven Rudosky was killed in action in Germany on April 9, 1945, six days after his twenty-third birthday.  Word of the death of the soldier was received Tuesday in a War Department telegram to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rudosky of 913 Seventh Avenue.""--- Ford City Centennial 1887-1987 and the Leader Times.

 

       24            vii.    Charles (Wasyl) Rudosky, born Private.  He married Doris Jean Smith Private; born Private.

 

More About Charles Rudosky and Doris Smith:

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       25           viii.    Andrew Rudosky, born 23 November 1927 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 02 August 1986 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA11.  He married Leona Mary Ulisky Private; born Private.

 

More About Andrew Rudosky and Leona Ulisky:

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       26             ix.    John Rudosky, born 02 February 1931 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 23 April 1983 in Armstrong, MemorialHospital, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA11.

 

 

      6.  Anna3 Rudowsky (Michael2, Unknown1) was born 15 December 1894 in Królik Polski, Sanok, Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died 04 November 1972 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.  She married Stefán Oresick 03 August 1912 in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA12, son of Mykoláj Orysik and Eva Sudyk.  He was born 10 December 1890 in Królik Polski, Sanok,  Galicia, Austria-Hungary, and died 04 July 1974 in Brackenridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

More About Anna Rudowsky:

Burial: Unknown, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ford Cty, Armstrong, PA, USA

 

Notes for Stefán Oresick:

      According to the passenger list of the S.S. Main, Steve left Bremen, Germany, on 2 Nov 1907.  The ship arrived 14 Nov. 1907 in New York.  Steve is 16 and is listed as a laborer.  He cannot read or write.  He is coming from Krolik Polski, Galicia, and is listed as Ruthenian.  His nearest relative is his father Nykolaj Orysyk, in Krolik Polski. Steve is going to Ford City, Pa to meet his brother John.  Traveling with Steve is Peter Petronczsk.  Peter is 16 and is also from Krolik Polski.  His father is Alexius Petronczsk, of Rymanow, Galicia. Peter is going to Ford City, to meet his brother.

 

More About Stefán Oresick:

Burial: Unknown, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ford Cty, Armstrong, PA, USA

 

Marriage Notes for Anna Rudowsky and Stefán Oresick:

      According to their son Pete, Anna and Steve lived in three different houses in Ford City after they were married.  First, in the 800 block of Seventh Avenue. Next, in the 600 block of Sixth Avenue near the Greek Catholic Union Club.  Finally, they moved to 805 Sixth Avenue which became their permanent home. Reportedly, they borrowed a horse and wagon to make the final move.

 

More About Stefán Oresick and Anna Rudowsky:

Marriage: 03 August 1912, St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA12

     

Children of Anna Rudowsky and Stefán Oresick are:

+     27               i.    Peter4 Oresick, born 12 July 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 April 1999 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

       28              ii.    Basil Oresick, born 01 January 1915 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 07 February 1915 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

       29             iii.    John Oresick, born 11 January 1916 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 November 1944 in Alsace, France, WWII13.

 

Notes for John Oresick:

      John sent a letter home to Ford City on 21 March 1944.  The return address is Pvt. John Oresick, 33163176, Co. B-610 T.D. Bn., Camp Atterbury, Ind., U.S. Army.

 

      ""Pvt. John Oresick was killed on November 24, 1944.

 Steve Oresicks Notified of Death of Son, John, In Action In France. Pvt. Oresick who had been in the Army almost three years, arrived in England last June with a tank destroyer unit. He is survived by four brothers, all in military service. They are Cpl. Pete Oresick with the Engineers in the Philippine Islands; Pvt. Andrew Oresick with a cavalry unit in the Philippines; Sgt. Nick Oresick with a cavalry unit in Corsica; and Pfc. Michael Oresick at Lowrey Field, Denver, Colorado.  The soldier is also survived by a sister, Mary, and two other brothers, Joseph and Leo, at home.""

            -- Ford City Centennial 1887-1987 and the Leader Times.

 

 

More About John Oresick:

Burial: Unknown, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC, USA

 

+     30             iv.    Michael Oresick, born Private.

+     31              v.    Nicholas Oresick, born 12 December 1919 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 24 May 1998 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.

+     32             vi.    Andrew Oresick, born Private.

+     33            vii.    Mary Oresick, born 14 October 1923 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 February 1991 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

+     34           viii.    Joseph Oresick, born Private.

       35             ix.    Paul Oresick, born 03 October 1930 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA; died 22 April 1931 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA14.

+     36              x.    Leo Frank Oresick, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

      7.  Anna4 Rudowsky (Nicholas3, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married John Rudawskyj Private, son of Daniel Rudawskyj and Anna Unknown.  He was born Private.

 

More About John Rudawskyj and Anna Rudowsky:

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Child of Anna Rudowsky and John Rudawskyj is:

       37               i.    Maria5 Rudawskyj, born Private.

 

 

      10.  Michael4 Rudowsky (Nicholas3, Michael2, Unknown1) was born 13 October 1906 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA15, and died 11 October 1993 in VA Med Ctr, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA16.  He married Mary Radziak Private.  She was born Private.

 

Notes for Michael Rudowsky:

     

 

More About Michael Rudowsky:

Christened: 24 October 1906, GP, Max Petronczak, Thecla Oresyk

 

More About Michael Rudowsky and Mary Radziak:

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Children of Michael Rudowsky and Mary Radziak are:

       38               i.    Stephen5 Rudowsky, born Private.

       39              ii.    Sandra Rudowsky, born Private.  She married Micheal Repak Private; born Private.

 

More About Micheal Repak and Sandra Rudowsky:

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       40             iii.    Jackie Rudowsky, born Private.  She married Ronald Alesczyk Private; born Private.

 

More About Ronald Alesczyk and Jackie Rudowsky:

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      11.  Maria4 Rudowsky (Nicholas3, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married (1) Andreas Rudawski Private, son of John Rudawski and Anastasia Jachwan.  He was born 17 December 1895 in house # 96, Posada Gorna, Sanok, Galicia, Austrian Empire, and died Abt. 1930.  She married (2) Basil Folczyk Private, son of John Folczyk and Catherina Beblo.  He died Unknown.

 

More About Andreas Rudawski and Maria Rudowsky:

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More About Basil Folczyk and Maria Rudowsky:

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Children of Maria Rudowsky and Andreas Rudawski are:

       41               i.    Anastasia5 Rudawskyj, born Private.

       42              ii.    Catherina Rudawskyj, born Private.

 

     

Child of Maria Rudowsky and Basil Folczyk is:

       43               i.    Maria5 Folczyk, born 07 November 1931 in house # 241, Posada Gorna, Poland; died 12 December 1931.

 

 

      12.  Stephan4 Rudowsky (Nicholas3, Michael2, Unknown1) was born 26 March 1910 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA17, and died 08 January 1990 in Mercy Health Center, Newport Twp., Luzerne, PA, USA18.  He married Unknown Private.  She was born Private.

 

Notes for Stephan Rudowsky:

      Steve's obituary stated that he lived in Newport Township for 59 years. After being born in Ford City in 1910, the family returned to Europe.  It is estimated that he returned to the US in about 1931.  He has a surviving daughter in Turnopol, Ukraine.

 

More About Stephan Rudowsky:

Burial: 11 January 1990, Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cemetery, Alden, Luzerene, PA, USA19

Cause of Death: Acute respiratory insufficiency, anthrasilicosis

Christened: 03 April 1910, GP, Max Petronczak, Maria Hrycyk(Mike)

 

More About Stephan Rudowsky and Unknown:

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Child of Stephan Rudowsky and Unknown is:

       44               i.    Martha5 Rudowsky, born Private.  She married Unknown Koval Private; born Private.

 

More About Unknown Koval and Martha Rudowsky:

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      15.  John4 Rudosky (Wasyl3, Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born 22 June 1914 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 14 May 1992 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA20.  He married Palma Maria "Parm" Alcibiade 19 June 1948 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, daughter of Scipione Alcibiade and Catherine Gualtieri.  She was born 26 October 1915 in Cosenza, Italy, and died 15 January 2000 in Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

Notes for Palma Maria "Parm" Alcibiade:

      Palma M. Rudosky, Ford City

 

      "Palma Maria  "Parm" Rudosky, 84, of 621 Fifth Ave., Ford City, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township.   She was born Oct. 26, 1915 in Cosenza, Italy to Scipione and Catherine Gaultiere Alcibiade.  Mrs. Rudosky was formerly employed at PPG Industries.   She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Ford City.  A long time resident of the area, she also was a member of the Latin American Club, Ford City..."--- Obituary, Leader Times, Kittanning, PA, 17 Jan 2000.

 

More About John Rudosky and Palma Alcibiade:

Marriage: 19 June 1948, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

     

Children of John Rudosky and Palma Alcibiade are:

+     45               i.    John Anthony5 Rudosky, born Private.

+     46              ii.    Catherine Ann Rudosky, born Private.

 

 

      19.  Mary4 Rudosky (Frank (Theodore)3, Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married Frank Goliat Private, son of Demetrius Goliat and Caroline Melnick.  He was born 13 September 1909 in Yatesboro, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 05 February 1998 in Valencia, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA.

 

Notes for Frank Goliat:

      "Frank Goliat, formerly of Yatesboro--- Frank Goliat, 88, of 176 Brown Hill Road, Valencia, formerly of Yatesboro(Pa.), died Thursday, February 5,  1998 at his residence.

      He was born Sept. 13, 1909 in Yatesboro to Metro and Caroline Goliat.

      Mr. Goliat was retired from the Wildwood Coal Co., where he was employed as a coal miner, having more than 60 years of service.

      In his younger days, he played sandlot and semi-professional baseball in the Pittsburgh area for many years.  While he was in his 60's , he also played on a senior citizen softball league.

      He was a member of the St. Michal Ukrainian Catholic Church, Lyndora.

...Funeral services were held on Sat. February. 7, 1998 in Butler and interment took place in the Rose Hill Cemetery."---Leader Times, Kittanning.

 

More About Frank Goliat and Mary Rudosky:

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Children of Mary Rudosky and Frank Goliat are:

       47               i.    Robert5 Goliat, born Private.

       48              ii.    Kenneth Goliat, born Private.

       49             iii.    Mary Jane Goliat, born Private.  She married John Bevington Private; born Private.

 

More About John Bevington and Mary Goliat:

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      20.  Eva4 Rudosky (Frank (Theodore)3, Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born 03 May 1917 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 06 November 1992 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA20.  She married Roland Haven Gatchel 13 June 1942 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Harold Gatchel and Albertinias Rietler.  He was born 17 December 1920 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 07 February 1999 in Northern Hospital, Surry County, North Carolina, USA.

 

Notes for Roland Haven Gatchel:

      "Mr. Gatchel was employed at the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, Ford City, where he was an electrician.   he was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Church, Ford City.  He was a resident of the Ford City area most of his life."---- Obituary, Leader-Times, Kittanning, PA, Feb. 1999.

 

More About Roland Gatchel and Eva Rudosky:

Marriage: 13 June 1942, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

     

Children of Eva Rudosky and Roland Gatchel are:

       50               i.    Evelyn Louise5 Gatchel, born Private.  She married Unknown Houser Private; born Private.

 

More About Unknown Houser and Evelyn Gatchel:

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+     51              ii.    Michael Roland Gatchel, born Private.

 

 

      27.  Peter4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born 12 July 1913 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 24 April 1999 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.  He married Mary Gernat Private, daughter of John Gernat and Helen Kolcun.  She was born Private.

 

Notes for Peter Oresick:

      As a boy one of Pete's jobs was to take the family cow to pasture at the end of Ford City in Graff Hollow, near the present intersection of Rt. 66 and Fifth Avenue. After school he would bring the cow back.  The cow's name was "Cherry" and this became a nickname for Pete.

      When Pete was older, he was known for sitting on the front porch reading Western paperback novels.  One of the cowboy heros was named "Chappy" and this became another nickname for Pete.

      Pete graduated from Ford City High School on 26, May 1932. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Athletic Society. He lettered in Baseball in 1930.

      In 1935-1937 Pete belonged the the Pennsylvania National Guard. From a photograph we know that he was in trainning at Indiantown Gap, Pa. from  16 August through 31 August 1935.  His unit was called up for guard duty during the disasterous floods of 1936.  He was assigned to the Vandergrift, Pa. area. With him in this unit were John Varholla and Whitely Suhorsky.

      Pete served in the U.S. Army during World War II. From his discharge papers we know the following. He was inducted into the Army on 18 Jan 1943.  He entered active service on 25 Jan 1943 at Camp George C. Meade, MD.  His organization was Company C 239th Engineer Construction Battalion.  His military occupational specialty was Rigger 189.  He served in the following campaigns, New Guinea and South Philippines Liberation.  Pete received the following decorations and Citations: American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal World War II.

      Pete departed the U.S. for the Asia-Pacific Theater on 6 Jan 1944 and arrived there on 3 feb 1944. He departed for the U.S. on 31 Dec 1945 and arrived on 16 Jan 1946.  He received an Honorable Discarge on 23 Jan 1946 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. His rank was Technician Fourth Grade.

      While in the Pacific Pete met several Ford City natives including Andy Zubik and Mike Wolosonovich.

     

      Peter Oresick, Ford City

 

      "Peter Oresick, 85, of 818 Sixth Ave., Ford City died Saturday, April 24, 1999 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township...  Mr. Oresick was employed at the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries, Ford city, retiring from Works 4 with 43 years of service.   He was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ford City, where he was a member of both, the Holy Name Society and the church choir.  He was a pirohi worker and also was a past secretary and treasurer.   He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II, where he served in the Pacific.     He was a lifelong resident of the area..."-----  Obiturary, The Leader Times, Kittanning, PA, 24 April 1999.

 

More About Peter Oresick:

Burial: 26 April 1999, St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, Ford City, Armstrong, PA, USA

 

More About Peter Oresick and Mary Gernat:

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Children of Peter Oresick and Mary Gernat are:

+     52               i.    Robert John5 Oresick, born Private.

       53              ii.    Lawrence Steven Oresick, born Private.

+     54             iii.    Peter Michael Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      30.  Michael4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Emma Leopolda Frieri Private, daughter of Silvio Frieri and Leopolda Zambotti.  She was born Private.

 

More About Michael Oresick and Emma Frieri:

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Children of Michael Oresick and Emma Frieri are:

+     55               i.    John Michael5 Oresick, born Private.

+     56              ii.    Rosemary Oresick, born Private.

+     57             iii.    Gerrianne Oresick, born Private.

+     58             iv.    David Gerald Oresick, born Private.

+     59              v.    Michael Stephen Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      31.  Nicholas4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born 12 December 1919 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 24 May 1998 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA.  He married Josephine D. Hrin 09 October 1948 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, daughter of John Hrin and Sophia Kolumbus.  She was born 27 March 1919 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 25 July 1982 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA20.

 

Notes for Nicholas Oresick:

      "(Nick) was a life long resident of Ford City. He was employed for two years by the Carnegie Illinois Steel Co. in Homestead as an acetylene burner before entering the service.  He was later employed by the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Ford City from 1946 to 1979, when he retired.

      He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving with the 95th Bombardment Squad, 17th Bombardment Group.  He serve in the following locations/battles and campaigns:  Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Northern Appennies, Central Europe, Sardinia and Corsica.  He received the Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster, the EAME Service Medal with eight Bronze Stars, the Croix de Guerre and the Good Conduct Medal.

      He was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ford City. He enjoyed bowling and trout fishing as his hobbies..."---Leader Times, Kittanning, PA.

      Nick lived at 1013 Sixth Avenue, Ford City, Pa.

 

More About Nicholas Oresick:

Burial: 28 May 1998, Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ford City, Pa.

 

More About Josephine D. Hrin:

Burial: 28 July 1982, Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ford City, Pa.

 

More About Nicholas Oresick and Josephine Hrin:

Marriage: 09 October 1948, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

     

Children of Nicholas Oresick and Josephine Hrin are:

       60               i.    Virginia Fay5 Oresick, born Private.  She married Gregory Alan Foreman Private; born Private.

 

More About Gregory Foreman and Virginia Oresick:

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       61              ii.    Carolyn Jean Oresick, born Private.

       62             iii.    Janet Lee Oresick, born Private.

       63             iv.    Carl Frank Oresick, born Private.  He married Annette Nielson Private; born Private.

 

More About Carl Oresick and Annette Nielson:

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      32.  Andrew4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Emma Kashur Private, daughter of Andrew Kashur and Emma Zavetick.  She was born Private.

 

More About Andrew Oresick and Emma Kashur:

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Children of Andrew Oresick and Emma Kashur are:

+     64               i.    Lisa Ann5 Oresick, born Private.

+     65              ii.    Philip Andrew Oresick, born Private.

+     66             iii.    Marta Lynne Oresick, born Private.

       67             iv.    Galen Andrew Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      33.  Mary4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born 14 October 1923 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 20 February 1991 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA20.  She married John Sinawski 01 August 1959 in St. Mary's Ukrainian, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, son of Daniel Sinawski and Anna Kokach.  He was born 09 August 1918 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA, and died 08 January 1976 in Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA20.

 

More About John Sinawski and Mary Oresick:

Marriage: 01 August 1959, St. Mary's Ukrainian, Ford City, Armstrong, Pennsylvania

     

Child of Mary Oresick and John Sinawski is:

+     68               i.    Mary Ellen5 Sinawski, born Private.

 

 

      34.  Joseph4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Jane Avonne Miller Private, daughter of Orie Miller and Ivy Rearic.  She was born Private.

 

More About Joseph Oresick and Jane Miller:

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Children of Joseph Oresick and Jane Miller are:

+     69               i.    Linda Ann5 Oresick, born Private.

+     70              ii.    JoAnna Oresick, born Private.

+     71             iii.    Mark Steven Oresick, born Private.

       72             iv.    Timothy John Oresick, born Private.  He married Gloria E. Smith Private; born Private.

 

More About Timothy Oresick and Gloria Smith:

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      36.  Leo Frank4 Oresick (Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Shirley Anne Swast Private, daughter of Frank Swast and Gertrude Reilly.  She was born Private.

 

More About Leo Oresick and Shirley Swast:

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Child of Leo Oresick and Shirley Swast is:

+     73               i.    Stephen Frank5 Oresick, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

      45.  John Anthony5 Rudosky (John4, Wasyl3, Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Georgia Catherine Warner Private, daughter of Edward Warner and Martha Rhine.  She was born Private.

 

More About John Rudosky and Georgia Warner:

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Children of John Rudosky and Georgia Warner are:

       74               i.    John Michael6 Rudosky, born Private.

       75              ii.    Catherine Noel Rudosky, born Private.

       76             iii.    Andrew Francis Rudosky, born Private.

 

 

      46.  Catherine Ann5 Rudosky (John4, Wasyl3, Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married Stephen Charles Noullet Private, son of Floyd Noullet and Mary Lietam.  He was born Private.

 

More About Stephen Noullet and Catherine Rudosky:

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Children of Catherine Rudosky and Stephen Noullet are:

       77               i.    Eric Matthew6 Noullet, born Private.

       78              ii.    Joshua Charles Noullet, born Private.

       79             iii.    Linda Palma Noullet, born Private.

       80             iv.    Christopher John Noullet, born Private.

 

 

      51.  Michael Roland5 Gatchel (Eva4 Rudosky, Frank (Theodore)3, Michael2 Rudowsky, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Linda Bergh Private.  She was born Private.

 

More About Michael Gatchel and Linda Bergh:

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Children of Michael Gatchel and Linda Bergh are:

       81               i.    Matthew6 Gatchel, born Private.

       82              ii.    Benjamin Gatchel, born Private.

 

 

      52.  Robert John5 Oresick (Peter4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married (1) Patricia Orzel Private, daughter of Stanley Orzel and Sue Unknown.  She was born Private.  He married (2) Leslie Elka Sills Private.  She was born Private.

 

More About Robert Oresick and Patricia Orzel:

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More About Robert Oresick and Leslie Sills:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of Robert Oresick and Leslie Sills is:

       83               i.    Eric Sills6 Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      54.  Peter Michael5 Oresick (Peter4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Stephanie Lane Flom Private, daughter of William Flom and Edith Hirsch.  She was born Private.

 

More About Peter Oresick and Stephanie Flom:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Peter Oresick and Stephanie Flom are:

       84               i.    William Gregory6 Oresick, born Private.

       85              ii.    Jacob Stefan Oresick, born Private.

       86             iii.    David Max Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      55.  John Michael5 Oresick (Michael4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married (1) Judith Unknown Private.  She was born Private.  He married (2) Deborah Lee Leard Private, daughter of James Leard and Mildred Schawl.  She was born Private.

 

More About John Oresick and Judith Unknown:

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More About John Oresick and Deborah Leard:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of John Oresick and Judith Unknown is:

       87               i.    Fallon6 Oresick, born Private.

 

     

Children of John Oresick and Deborah Leard are:

       88               i.    Jonathan Reed6 Oresick, born Private.

       89              ii.    Jocelyn Ann Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      56.  Rosemary5 Oresick (Michael4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married (1) Daniel Joseph Haffey Private, son of Edward Haffey and Janice Smith.  He was born Private.  She married (2) Edward Joseph Shurman Private, son of Joseph Shurman and Lottie Bednarz.  He was born Private.  She married (3) Robert Joseph Jr. Bentley Private, son of Robert Bentley and Brydean Miller.  He was born Private.

 

More About Daniel Haffey and Rosemary Oresick:

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More About Edward Shurman and Rosemary Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

 

More About Robert Bentley and Rosemary Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Rosemary Oresick and Daniel Haffey are:

       90               i.    Dana Kathryn6 Haffey, born Private.

       91              ii.    Ryan Michael Haffey, born Private.

 

 

      57.  Gerrianne5 Oresick (Michael4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married Edward R. Hudek Private, son of Stephen Hudek and Agnes Kijowski.  He was born Private.

 

More About Edward Hudek and Gerrianne Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Gerrianne Oresick and Edward Hudek are:

       92               i.    Edward Matthew6 Hudek, born Private.

       93              ii.    Jessica Erin Hudek, born Private.

       94             iii.    Jordan Andrew Hudek, born Private.

 

 

      58.  David Gerald5 Oresick (Michael4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Judith Gibson Private.  She was born Private.

 

More About David Oresick and Judith Gibson:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of David Oresick and Judith Gibson are:

       95               i.    Christopher David6 Oresick, born Private.

       96              ii.    Cody Evan Oresick, born Private.

       97             iii.    Corey Francis Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      59.  Michael Stephen5 Oresick (Michael4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married (1) Paula Ruth Venesky Private, daughter of John Venesky and Beverly Vermillion.  She was born Private.  He married (2) Theresa Irene Smulik Private, daughter of Albert Smulik and Stefana Slovensky.  She was born Private.

 

More About Michael Oresick and Paula Venesky:

Private-Begin: Private

 

More About Michael Oresick and Theresa Smulik:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of Michael Oresick and Paula Venesky is:

       98               i.    Amanda6 Oresick, born Private.

 

     

Child of Michael Oresick and Theresa Smulik is:

       99               i.    Emily Marie6 Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      64.  Lisa Ann5 Oresick (Andrew4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married William Edward Kania Private, son of William Kania and Eleanor Smorada.  He was born Private.

 

More About William Kania and Lisa Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Lisa Oresick and William Kania are:

       100             i.    Alex6 Kania, born Private.

       101            ii.    Gregory Kania, born Private.

 

 

      65.  Philip Andrew5 Oresick (Andrew4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Victoria Jean Kuetfer Private.  She was born Private.

 

More About Philip Oresick and Victoria Kuetfer:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of Philip Oresick and Victoria Kuetfer is:

       102             i.    Calley6 Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      66.  Marta Lynne5 Oresick (Andrew4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married Thomas Powhatan (Beau) Cabell Private, son of Gerald Cabell and Susan Cook.  He was born Private.

 

More About Thomas Cabell and Marta Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Marta Oresick and Thomas Cabell are:

       103             i.    Rachel Lynne6 Cabell, born Private.

       104            ii.    Emily Virginia Cabell, born Private.

 

 

      68.  Mary Ellen5 Sinawski (Mary4 Oresick, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married Gary Ervin Guthrie Private, son of Tomer Guthrie and Evelyn Rumbaugh.  He was born Private.

 

More About Gary Guthrie and Mary Sinawski:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Mary Sinawski and Gary Guthrie are:

       105             i.    Jonathan Andrew6 Guthrie, born Private.

       106            ii.    Brian Tomer Guthrie, born Private.

       107           iii.    Amanda Cristine Guthrie, born Private.

       108           iv.    Joshua David Guthrie, born Private.

       109            v.    Emily Nicole Guthrie, born Private.

 

 

      69.  Linda Ann5 Oresick (Joseph4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married William C. Dundore Private, son of William Dundore and Rosemary Massena.  He was born Private.

 

More About William Dundore and Linda Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of Linda Oresick and William Dundore is:

       110             i.    Jennifer Lynn6 Dundore, born Private.

 

 

      70.  JoAnna5 Oresick (Joseph4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married (1) Kenneth Herbert Jr. Cooper Private, son of Kenneth Cooper and Verle Dunmire.  He was born Private.  She married (2) Richard Allen McCullough Private, son of Arthur McCullough and Gloria Bellas.  He was born Private.

 

More About Kenneth Cooper and JoAnna Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

 

More About Richard McCullough and JoAnna Oresick:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of JoAnna Oresick and Kenneth Cooper is:

+     111             i.    Melissa Jane6 Cooper, born Private.

 

     

Children of JoAnna Oresick and Richard McCullough are:

       112             i.    Natalie Allyn6 McCullough, born Private.

       113            ii.    Kylie Ann McCullough, born Private.

 

 

      71.  Mark Steven5 Oresick (Joseph4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Mary Ellen Watson Private, daughter of Paul Watson and Dorothy Myschisin.  She was born Private.

 

More About Mark Oresick and Mary Watson:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Children of Mark Oresick and Mary Watson are:

       114             i.    Paul Joseph6 Oresick, born Private.

       115            ii.    Kevin Michael Oresick, born Private.

 

 

      73.  Stephen Frank5 Oresick (Leo Frank4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  He married Donna Marie Everson Private, daughter of William Everson and Elizabeth Unkown.  She was born Private.

 

More About Stephen Oresick and Donna Everson:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of Stephen Oresick and Donna Everson is:

       116             i.    Kasey Morgan6 Oresick, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 5

 

      111.  Melissa Jane6 Cooper (JoAnna5 Oresick, Joseph4, Anna3 Rudowsky, Michael2, Unknown1) was born Private.  She married Craig Johnson Private.  He was born Private.

 

More About Craig Johnson and Melissa Cooper:

Private-Begin: Private

     

Child of Melissa Cooper and Craig Johnson is:

       117             i.    Nicholas Allen7 Johnson, born Private.

 

 

 

Endnotes

 

1.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

2.  Gravestone.

3.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

4.  Gravestone.

5.  Obituary.

6.  Gravestone.

7.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

8.  Gravestone.

9.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

10.  Gravestone.

11.  Obituary.

12.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

13.  War Department Letter.

14.  Gravestone.

15.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

16.  SSDI.

17.  St. Mary's Uke. Records.

18.  SSDI.

19.  Death Certificate.

20.  Obituary.