Stanley J. Wawrynovic, Jr.

Stanley J. Wawrynovic, Jr., 65, of Altoona died on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born October 30, 1950 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Stanley J., Sr., and Gladys A. (Morgan) Wawrynovic.

Mr. Wawrynovic was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona.  He was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Osceola Mills Post # 5020, Osceola Mills, the Ruffed Grouse Society, and the National Rifle Association.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

He was a 1968 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.

He was employed with the Thompson Pharmacy, Altoona for forty years, until his retirement.

On November 10, 1979 in Philipsburg, he married the former Kathleen M. “Kay” Burns, who survives at home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Jane A. Stark of Osceola Mills; a brother, Thomas A. Wawrynovic of Clinton, Maryland; and a nephew, Matthew Stark of Osceola Mills.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg with Rev. Carl Spishak as celebrant.  Interment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Friends will be received on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 2 – 9 p.m. at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

The rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 4 p.m., both on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 6’th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook and share memories at beezerheathfh.com