Paul Richard Mishock

Mishock, Paul "Richard", 65, Cresson, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. Born April 21, 1949, in Cresson Shaft, at home, to John and Mary (Novak) Mishock. Preceded in death by parents, step-mother, Bertha (Blazevich) Mishock, sister, Delores Robine, and numerous uncles. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Karen (Sanker); son, Rich, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; daughter, Tanya (Rodney) Yohn, Loretto; and granddaughters, Natashia (Chris), Portage, and Katanna, Loretto. Also survived by brother, John (Joan), Gallitzin; step-brothers, Martin (Hilda), and Matt (Sis), both of Virginia; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard was an avid musician who loved playing music. He played with the Hallmarks, Untouchables, Melodies, Mario Crocetti, Rattlers, and many other bands. As a member of CVFC, Richard "Moocho" enjoyed volunteering his time, talent, and knowledge, especially during Carnival Week and Fire Co. Conventions, where he would do Battle of the Barrel. After his retirement from the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in 2004, he became a member of the Jaffa Shrine and joined the Concert Band and Roadrunners division. In his years of retirement, he enjoyed going to camp with his family, fishing, going to casinos, woodworking, bowling, and shooting pool for the Gallitzin MOOSE. Planning vacations with his family on a yearly basis was one of the highlights of his life. Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and good friend to many people. He will be sadly missed and greatly remembered by all as a wonderful person. Family and friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, where Cresson Fire Co. memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, Rev, Msgr. Timothy Swope. Interment, St. Francis Xavier cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Jaffa Shrine, Altoona or Cresson Fire Co. in Richard's memory.

Service:

11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015

Kennedy Funeral Home 233 Keystone Ave, Cresson, Pa. 16630



Visitation:

2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Kennedy Funeral Home 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, Pa. 16630