Obituaries
John A. Wodarcyk, 79
December 26, 2019
John A. Wodarcyk 79, of Lancaster, passed away December 26, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Maynard, OH he was the son of the late Michael and Sophie Wodarcyk. He recently celebrated his 57th wedding anniversary to the love of his life, Bernadine (Gerevics) Wodarcyk.
John graduated in 1958 from St. John’s Central High School. He was employed at Continental Can Company and Crown, Cork and Seal Company as a Quality Control Manager.
Being a grandfather was something John cherished, and his grandchildren were #1 in his life. He attended all their sport and school activities. He will be greatly missed by Kevin, Colin & Kiahna Wodarcyk, McKenzie & Olivia Specht and his great-granddaughter, Kira Rose. He also loved his grandpets; Sebastian, Leo and Beanie.
Surviving in addition to his wife and grandchildren are his children, Kerry, married to Ed Specht of Tennessee and Matthew, married to Carrie Soriano of Lancaster; sisters, RoseMarie Polaski (Joe) and Victoria Dombroski, both of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.John was preceded in death by his siblings, Michael and Gerry Wodarcyk and brother-in-law, Randy Dombroski.
Private interment will take place at St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in John’s memory to the Hempfield Area Food Bank at the Zion Lutheran Church, 85 Brandt Blvd. Landisville, PA 17538.
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Condolences to the Family
December 31, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family , I’m so happy for the short time I got to know a great man who kept me laughing and just a kind heart. I will miss him.
Natasha G.
December 30, 2019
Love and hugs to all of you firing this sad time. I am so grateful for the short time I got to know this gentle man. I know he was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Sherri Bohrman
December 30, 2019
My sympathy for all who love John. I always will remember John’s smile and spirit- what a great man. He was always at the HHS stadium for football games watching the kids play.
Heidi Roth
December 29, 2019
Aunt Bernie, Kerry and Ed, Matt and Carrie and all the kids, Uncle Johnny will be greatly missed by all of us nieces and nephews. We have been reminiscing a lot about him this week. We have so many great memories of him. He sure knew how to tell a story and make us laugh. Love to you all.
Kim, Larry, Emily and Alissa.
December 28, 2019
Bernie, Matt & Kerry & families. We are so very sorry. John was a great man and we were lucky to have known him. Continued prayers!
Love
Terry & Brenda Leslie
December 28, 2019
My love and prayers are for you and your family in this time of need. John will greatly be missed by all. Love Deb and family
December 28, 2019
Bernie so sorry about the loss of John. Prayers for you & your family. Mary Abrams & family.
December 28, 2019
Aunt Bernie and family , we are so sorry for the loss of Uncle John. We all will cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Amy,Karen, Lori and Tony
December 28, 2019
Kerry,Matt, Mrs Wodarcyk,
My heart aches for you all. Lots of fond memories of Mr Wodarcyk will remain with all of us. He treated us all as one of his own. Praying for you all in this very difficult time. Diane Keller
December 28, 2019
My condolences on your loss.John was a very funny and great guy to talk with. He will be missed a lot.
Ed
December 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by me as well. I loved seeing his smiling face when he came into McDonald’s. I always called him grandpa even though I wasn’t his granddaughter and he always smiled. I always made it a point to sit down with him and his wife every time they came in. I will miss him greatly. R. I. P. My dear John.
Beverly Wiltsie
December 27, 2019
Dear Bernie, our condolences and prayers for you and your family. Know John is at peace in the arms of our Lord. Leonard & Janice Jabroski
December 27, 2019
Matt and Family, so sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed, keeping you all in our prayers, Sandy Sheaffer and Family
