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Official Obituary of

Russell Gorniak

October 17, 1941 ~ July 8, 2021 (age 79) 79 Years Old

Russell Gorniak Obituary

Russell Gorniak79, formally of North East, PA passed away on July 8, 2021 in Avon Park, FL, where he has resided for the last 5 1/2 years. He was born October 17, 1941 tot he late Leo and Pearl (Yost) Gorniak. He graduated from Wattsburg Area High School and enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1959 - 1961. He enjoyed playing & coaching girls softbal, camping and golfing with his good frineds and his dogs Tre & Dudley. He will be fondly remembered as the Christmas Tree Man. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Weinheimer Gorniak; daughters, Tammy Dunlavey (Brent) and Kelli Grantham (Justin); brother Melvin Groniak; grandchildren, Keegan & Ellen; great grandchildren, Molly & Knox; niece and nephews. Memorials may be made to Fuller Hose Co or Crescent Hose Co in North East, PA.

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