Peter Pshsnychniak

Peter “Pete” Pshsnychniak 78, of Salem passed away on Thursday evening at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Pete was born in Niles, Ohio the son of the late John and Anna (Bolonowski) Pshsnychniak on July 26, 1931. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1950 where he was known to be an outstanding football player. He joined the US Navy and served on the USS Helena. Pete was an entrepreneur having his hands in many different businesses and operations. He enjoyed football and music especially attending the Polka Fests at SNPJ; but he most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Pete is survived by two sons; Peter Pshsniak of Salem, Gregory (Delores) Pshsnychniak of San Diego, CA, five daughters; Patricia (Domenico) Sciaretta of North Lima, Linda Pshsniak of Atlanta, GA, Loretta Pshsniak of St. Thomas, VI, Tania (Jeff) Grubbs of Pittsburgh, PA, and Jennifer Hohman of Miami, FL, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers; Michael Psznick of Vienna, OH, Victor Psznick of Niles and Charles Pshsnychniak of Las Angeles, CA. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Olga (Vasko) Pshsnychniak whom he married on December 23, 1951 and died on June 30, 2003. Services will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Brown Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be on Monday at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home to travel to the cemetery at 11:00 AM on Monday. Friends may sign the guest register or send condolences online at www.brownfhonline.com. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home in Salem (330) 337-6363.

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