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Andrew A. Richnafsky, 94, of 22 S. Cherry St, Emporium on died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium on Tuesday afternoon. (December 13, 2011)

He was born August 21, 1917 in Tower Hill, PA a son of the late Joseph and Anna Maria Pehur Richnafsky.

On May 2, 1959 in St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium he married Patricia Russell Richnafsky, who Survives.

Mr. Richnafsky moved to Cameron County with the Civilian Conservation Corp's in the early 1940's. He then served with the US Army during WWII, for 5 years, with the 253rd Infantry Regiment. While in the service he received a Bronze Star Medal, American Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, 6 Overseas Service bars, Purple Heart and European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. He retired from Sylvania in Emporium where he was a security guard over 32 years. He was a life member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW and the American Legion Olkosky-Jessop Post 194, Emporium, and the St. Mark Catholic Church. He enjoyed meeting his friends every morning for coffee and then went to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library to read

Surviving

In addition to his wife Patricia Russell Richnafsky

Daughter: Stephanie Richnafsky Goodrich, Emporium

Son: John Richnafsky and his wife Laure, Emporium

8 Grandchildren A. Marina, Cameron, Raven, Jessica, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Andrew and Emily

2 Great Grandchildren: Henry and Lillian

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Joseph and Anna Maria Pehur Richnafsky

6 Sisters and 7 Brothers:

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 W. 4th St., PO Box 430, Emporium, PA 15834-0430

Barnett Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.