Julia A. (Popovich) Checkaneck, 96, of Blackburn died Monday, June 1, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.
Born July 4, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Prelock) Popovich.
She married Michael J. Checkaneck June 14, 1952 in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Checkaneck of Blackburn and Joan Fowler and her husband, Dennis of Philipsburg and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 24, 1999; two sisters, Mary Banko and Ann LaPenna; and five brothers, John “Jack” Popovich, Mickey Popovich, George Popovich, Joseph Popovich and Andrew Popovich. She was the last of her generation.
A private family viewing will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey. Parastas services will be sung at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Fr. Anthony Balistreri.
A Panikhida Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with the Rev. Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.
