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PFC Joseph Plefka

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PFC Joseph Plefka

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25 Jun 1999 (aged 78)
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Krumroy, Summit County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - June 26, 1999

Joseph Plefka, 78, passed away Friday, June 25, 1999.

He was born in St. Clair, Pa., and retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1983 with 30 years service. Joseph was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, had served on the church board and as assistant cemetery secretary. He was a member of the R.B.O. and O.S.A., Goodyear 25-Year Club and Retirees, V.F.W. Post 1066, and the 1st Marine Division Association. Joseph was a veteran of the Marines, serving with the 1st Division Aviation Engineers Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II.

Mr. Plefka is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anna; daughters, MaryAnne (William Weir) Plefka-Weir of Sacramento, Calif., Teresa (James Petroski) Plefka-Petroski of Akron; sons, Michael J. (Victoria) of Sacramento, Calif., Joseph H. of Barberton; brother, George of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Elizabeth Tracey of Cressona, Pa.; grandchildren, Catherine, Alexander, Elena, Nicholas, and Alexander.
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - June 26, 1999

Joseph Plefka, 78, passed away Friday, June 25, 1999.

He was born in St. Clair, Pa., and retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1983 with 30 years service. Joseph was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, had served on the church board and as assistant cemetery secretary. He was a member of the R.B.O. and O.S.A., Goodyear 25-Year Club and Retirees, V.F.W. Post 1066, and the 1st Marine Division Association. Joseph was a veteran of the Marines, serving with the 1st Division Aviation Engineers Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II.

Mr. Plefka is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anna; daughters, MaryAnne (William Weir) Plefka-Weir of Sacramento, Calif., Teresa (James Petroski) Plefka-Petroski of Akron; sons, Michael J. (Victoria) of Sacramento, Calif., Joseph H. of Barberton; brother, George of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Elizabeth Tracey of Cressona, Pa.; grandchildren, Catherine, Alexander, Elena, Nicholas, and Alexander.

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  • Created by: Vickie Clark
  • Added: Apr 28, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26464429/joseph-plefka: accessed ), memorial page for PFC Joseph Plefka (7 Jun 1921–25 Jun 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26464429, citing Slovak Evangelical Cemetery, Krumroy, Summit County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Vickie Clark (contributor 46567991).