Anthony J. Mackowiak

Anthony J. “Antek” Mackowiak, age 87, of Balsinger, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home. He was born on April 25, 1936 in Footedale, son of the late John and Agnes (Polczynski) Mackowiak.

He was a former employee of Radman;s Men's Clothing Store as well as the Terner's Army and Navy Store, both in Uniontown.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Kois and Cecelia Kaparic; infant brother and sister, Mary Ann and John.

Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Clara Clark of Balsinger, PA and Dolores Palaisa and husband Robert of Garfield Heights, OH; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for their great care, and Laurel Ridge especially, Karen, Cheryl, Jamie, Alma, and Doug, and all the staff that became Tony's friend, especially his former roommate “Brother” John, your kindness was appreciated.

Family and friends will be received at The Dearth Funeral Home, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, PA 15468 on Monday from 5 – 8 pm and on Tuesday from 9 am until Prayers of Transfer at 9:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. Francis of Assisi Church – Footedale Site at 10 AM with Rev. Fr. Marlon Pates officiating. Interment, for immediate family, will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Footedale. www.dearthfh.com.

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