Peter Pshsniak

Every road that he traveled friends were made, stories collected & people brought together, he was that “one-degree of separation”. A soulful man, beautiful uninhibited spirit, with a zest for life and thirsts for experiencing new things. Pete was a great father, true friend, sweet brother and uncle. Peter “Pete” Pshsniak, Jr. entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 1:31pm. His spirit and curiosity for life is carried on by his 2 daughters, a son–in-law, 1 grandchild, 6 siblings, and 11 nieces/nephews. Peter also leaves behind a cherished extended family of loved ones and friends from every walk of life, and his right hand, little buddy “Jack” the black dog. Throughout his 55 years, Pete offered “nuggets” of wisdom to everyone he met, even if you didn’t ask. Pete was born in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Peter and Olga (Vasko) Pshsniak. May 21, 1958. He is a 1976 graduate of Salem Senior High School, played Quaker football (#21). Peter’s career path, in conjunction with his charismatic personality spanned from a technician to a tradesman.
Survivors include; his two daughters; Klairessa (Devon) Ketchum of Salineville, Lauren Pshsniak of Akron, a grandson Cohen Ketchum. He is also survived by his siblings; Gregory (Delores) Pshsnychniak of San Diego, CA, Patricia (Domenico) Sciaretta of North Lima, Linda Pshsniak of Atlanta, GA,Loretta Pshsniak of Salem, Tania (Jeff) Grubbs of Pittsburgh, PA, Jennifer Hohman of Miami, FL, several nieces and nephews and his favorite dog Jack.

Common Pete-isms:
“No offense, but I won’t cross the PA/OH border…just can’t do it”
“Don’t forget to change the oil”
“VW is the best car-don’t buy anything else”
“You got to drive defensively”
“What are you gonna do?”
“I can’t do that, my knees are bad”
“Take a “pitcher” (photograph)”
“It ain’t that easy”
“It’s ok, just let it out”
“Don’t be so dramatic”
“The Browns are lookin’ good, it’s their year, you watch!”

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home in Salem at 5:00 PM. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 7th from 6-8 PM and also two hours prior to the service on Saturday. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.brownfhonline.com. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home in Salem (330) 337-6363.

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