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Stephen Anthony Andrascik

November 2, 1949 ~ May 14, 2023 (age 73) 73 Years Old
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Obituary

Stephen Anthony Andrascik, 73, of Brush Valley passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late George and June Andrascik and was born November 2, 1949 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Stephen served in the United States Army 1st Battalion 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) based in Arlington, VA. He was a member of the Honor Guard serving at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Arlington Cemetery, Lyndon B. Johnson’s and Harry F. Truman’s funerals and State Dinners at the White House.  

Stephen was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption and was employed by R&P Coal Company for 26 years and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor for ten years. He was a graduate of Homer-Center High School and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Art Education.

Stephen was an avid historian and loved the Civil War and had a business making and selling Civil War miniatures at craft shows across Western Pennsylvania.  He was also an avid fisherman and hunter and especially loved hunting whitetail deer.  

Stephen is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat (Bencic) Andrascik; his son, Daniel Andrascik and wife Rebecca, Pittsburgh; his brother, John Andrascik and wife Connie; his sisters-in-law, Helen Mehus, Fran and husband Rich Strong and Amy Bencic.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Cary Andrascik and his brothers-in-law, Bruce Mehus and John Bencic.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to 365 Hospice staff, especially Deb and Candy for their exceptional care and compassion.  

Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Homer City.  A Blessing Service will be held Friday at 9:30 AM at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption, Coral Site.  Interment to follow in the St. Louis Cemetery, Lucerne Mines where graveside Military Rites will be conducted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Gettysburg Foundation. 

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
May 18, 2023

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
4606 Old US HWY 119 South
Homer City, PA 15748

Visitation
Thursday
May 18, 2023

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
4606 Old US HWY 119 South
Homer City, PA 15748

Blessing Service
Friday
May 19, 2023

9:30 AM
Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
4606 Old US HWY 119 South
Homer City, PA 15748

Funeral Mass
Friday
May 19, 2023

10:00 AM
Our Lady of the Assumption, Coral Site
Box 31
Coral, Pennsylvania 15731

Military Honors
Friday
May 19, 2023

St Louis Cemetery

Interment following funeral service
Friday
May 19, 2023

St Louis Cemetery

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