Nicholas Rellich, 75, of Houston, died Tuesday, October 6, 1998, at his home of cancer. Mr. Rellich attended South Fayette High School and was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and held teaching credentials in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He was a World War II veteran, serving in Normandy with the 79th Division. He received the European Theater Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Rellich formerly was employed by McGraw-Edison and later taught school in Donora and Culpeper, Va., and for the Intermediate Unit in special education. He was a member of American Legion Post 902, served on Chartiers-Houston School Board and acted as constable of polls for Chartiers Township. Surviving are his wife, Romaine Mitchell; two daughters, Victoria Katrencik of Brentwood and Sandra Goldman of Encino, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jesse and Emily Katrencik, Jessica, Victoria and Evan Goldman; and two sisters, Emily Kirkpatrick and Mildred Dankowski of Bridgeville. Deceased are three brothers, John, Rudy and Morse Rellich. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, October 12, in the chapel of United Presbyterian Church, Houston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, October 9, 1998Nicholas Rellich
Decorated World War II veteran
He was born February 13, 1923, in Arcadia, a son of Todor and Milka Relic.