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Life Story for Dr. Bernard S. Panek

Dr. Bernard S. Panek
PANEK – Dr. Bernard S., 72, Johnstown, died April 27,2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 16, 1941, in Jenners, Son of Bernard C. and Verna M. (Pishko) Panek. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John and Robert; and sister, Bernadette Stutzman. Survived by wife of 47 years, Trevah A. (Gordon); daughter, Kathleen E. Mahoney, and companion, Frank Doyle, Wilmington, Del.; son, Damian, married to Laura (Clacher), North East; sister, Mary Ann, married to Barry L. Spangler, Salix; brother, Steve Panek, Johnstown; sister-in-law, Dolores (Pelesky) Panek, Greensburg; brother-in-law, Donald Stutzman, Berlin; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A 1959 graduate of JBJ High School, Boswell. Attended UPJ and was a 1967 graduate of Temple School of Medicine. He was an intern at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital from 1967 to 1968. He then operated his private medical practice in Johnstown from 1968 to 2002. An active member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Benscreek. Also a member of K of C Council 467, Johnstown, and Jenner Rod & Gun Club. Bernie was an avid hockey fan, supporter of Bishop McCort Hockey and physician for the former Johnstown Jets hockey team. He loved spending time working on his farm and in his garden and sharing the bounty with everyone. He also enjoyed cooking, baking and canning. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville, where a vigil for the deceased will be held Wednesday afternoon and a K of C Council 467 rosary service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Benscreek, the Rev. Father Angelo J. Patti, celebrant. Committal, St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Boswell. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernard’s memory may be sent to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 1621 Ferndale Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15905 or Conemaugh Township EMS, 1075 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, Pa. 15905. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

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