August Zgavec, 97, Olyphant, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 31, 2014. He was the widower of the former Susan Moses, who died in December 2012.
Born July 18, 1917, in Forest City, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Rose Stare Zgavec. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick's Church. Before his retirement, he was employed in the printing industry.
Dad enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and riding his bicycle through the neighborhood.
Surviving are a son, John, Asheville, N.C.; a daughter, Sheila Kowalewski, Severn, Md.; a sister, Sylvia Curcio, Carbondale, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rose Paulin; and two brothers, Edward and John Zgavec.
Private funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Michael P. Glinsky Funeral Home Inc., 129 Grant St., Olyphant, Pa.
Please visit www.Glinskyfuneralhome.com for more information.