May 14, 2007..........Times New

Andrew J. Horotak

Andrew J. Horotak, 85, of 409 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, died Sunday (April 13) in his residence.

Prior to retiring, he had been employed by the former Bundy Tubing, Hometown, Tamaqua R.2.

Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Pernicka) Horotak.

A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army.

He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Coaldale, and a 1940 graduate of the former Coaldale High School.

Surviving are two sisters, Mary Blasco, with whom he resided, and Magdalene Oslak of Lansford; a great nephew, his care giver, Philip M. Yelito of Coaldale; nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna George.

The August M. Gulla Funeral Home, 130 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, is in charge of arrangements.

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