Daniel S. Mencewicz, of Gilberton (Maizeville)-Pa, passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at LVHN- Schuylkill East – Pottsville. He was born in Shenandoah to the late Dominick and Helen Danowski Mencewicz.
Daniel was a graduate of the former J.W. Cooper H.S. class of 1949. He was a miner and worked in private mining operations throughout the area. He was last employed by Pottsville Bleach and Dye of Port Carbon as a dryer operator for 27 years, retiring in 1996. He was a lifetime member of the Park Crest Fish and Game Association
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years – Dolores (Dolly) Boycheck in 2009. Also 3 Sisters – Helen Cole, Mary Robel and Betty Braddock, and 2 Brothers – Felix Bogdonawicz and Edward Mencewicz.
Surviving are 1 Sister – Theresa Gulledge – Florida. 1 Brother-in-Law – Michael Boycheck – Gilberton (Maizeville), his nieces and caregivers – Marguerite Botsko and husband Ken -Gilberton (Maizeville) and Theresa Robel Price- -Ashland, along with several other nieces and nephews.
Panachida services will be held on Friday April 16th, 2021 at 11AM from the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah, and will be officiated by Fr. Petro Zvarych
Burial will follow in St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery -Englewood – Frackville.
A visitation for Family and friends will take place from 9-11 AM on Friday morning at the Oravitz Home for Funerals, Inc.
Contributions in Dan’s memory may be made to: Servants to All, 4 S. Centre St. Pottsville, Pa 17901
Due to Covid 19, all masking and social distancing guidelines will be followed
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